Client Accountant

Client Accountant

Preston

28-34,000 per annum dependant on experience

Our client, a small but well-respected Accountancy firm in Preston, is looking for a Client Accountant.

You will own your own portfolio of clients and be their main day-to-day contact within the practice. You'll build strong relationships, keep their records in good shape, and take responsibility for preparing high-quality accounts and tax work.

You'll also support Client Managers on larger or more complex clients, providing the underlying technical work they need to give advice and insight.

What you'll do

Client work & relationships

Act as the main point of contact for your own portfolio of clients

Build positive, friendly relationships and provide a calm, helpful point of contact

Answer day-to-day queries on bookkeeping, software and basic tax questions, referring more complex matters to a Client Manager where appropriate

Help clients keep their records accurate and complete in Free Agent or Xero

Technical & compliance work

Review and tidy bookkeeping prepared by clients and bookkeepers, ensuring the integrity of our clients data

Prepare working papers and reconciliations (bank, control accounts, accruals/prepayments, fixed assets, etc.)

Prepare draft statutory accounts for limited companies from trial balance, ready for review

Prepare corporation tax computations and draft CT600s for review

Prepare VAT returns, payroll submissions, and self-assessment tax returns as required

Assist with management accounts (monthly/quarterly packs) where needed

Liaise with HMRC on routine client matters (payment queries, statements, coding notices, etc.)

Maintain accurate client records and job status notes on our practice management system

Systems, processes & collaboration

Use Free Agent/Xero and our practice management tools to manage your own workload and deadlines

Spot recurring issues in bookkeeping and suggest improvements to checklists and processes

Work collaboratively with Bookkeepers and Client Managers to provide a smooth, consistent client experience

Share tips and help peers with software or process queries

What you'll need

At least 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment

AAT Level 4 qualified (or close to completion), or equivalent experience

Solid understanding of:

Double-entry bookkeeping and trial balances

Limited company accounts and basic corporation tax

VAT (including common schemes) and payroll fundamentals

Strong experience with cloud accounting software - ideally Free Agent and/or Xero

Excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload across multiple deadlines

High attention to detail and good problem-solving skills

A desire to do things right, always, and to take ownership of your work

Confidence with technology, and an eye for automation and efficiency

What you'll get

28,000 - 34,000 per annum (depending on qualification and experience)

Funded training and support towards your professional qualification (e.g. ACCA)

25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays

Christmas closure

Participation in company pension scheme

Hybrid working

The opportunity to work closely with digital and creative clients and build towards a Client Manager position

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who are you applying to?

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you'll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission

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