Client Accountant

Accounts Senior / Client Accountant

Preston | Hybrid

28,000

34,000 + study support

We’re working with a modern, growing digital accountancy practice based in Preston. A close‑knit team, great culture, and a client base made up largely of digital, creative and media businesses.

If you enjoy owning your work, building proper client relationships and working in a forward‑thinking practice that uses cloud tools properly, this is worth a look.

You’ll manage your own portfolio of small‑business clients and be their main day‑to‑day point of contact. You’ll keep their records tidy, prepare accounts and tax work, and help them feel confident about their numbers.

You’ll also support Client Managers on larger or more complex clients, handling the technical groundwork that sits behind good advice.

• Managing your own client portfolio
• Being the go‑to person for day‑to‑day queries
• Reviewing and improving bookkeeping in Free Agent and Xero
• Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• VAT returns, payroll and self‑assessment work
• Assisting with management accounts where needed
• Liaising with HMRC on routine matters
• Keeping client records and job statuses up to date
• Spotting ways to improve processes and data quality

• At least 2 years experience in accountancy practice
• AAT Level 4 qualified or close to finishing
• Solid grounding in double entry, trial balances and limited company accounts
• Good working knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and payroll
• Confident using cloud accounting software, ideally Free Agent and/or Xero
• Organised, detail‑focused and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Someone who takes ownership and cares about doing things properly

• 28,000
• 34,000 depending on experience
• Funded study support towards ACCA
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Company pension
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Clear progression towards a Client Manager role

Preston (PR2)

with a flexible hybrid setup.

If you’re in practice and want a role where you’re trusted with responsibility, supported to progress, and working with interesting clients, this could be a great move.

Drop James at Turver Jones a message if you’d like more detail or a confidential chat.