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Darlington
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Client Manager / Practice Accountant
Location: Office-based (with flexibility available after probation)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (4:00pm finish every Friday)

Join a Modern, Growing Accountancy Practice

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant or Client Manager looking for your next opportunity? Our client is a well-established, forward-thinking accountancy practice with an excellent reputation and a growing client base. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to welcome a talented accountant to their friendly and supportive team.

With a turnover of approximately £800k and a diverse portfolio of more than 400 limited company clients, alongside sole traders, partnerships, charities, and not-for-profit organisations, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term career within a modern practice that embraces technology and values its people.

The Role

You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering a broad range of accounting and advisory services while building strong, lasting client relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
  • Preparing personal tax returns
  • Completing VAT returns and ensuring Making Tax Digital compliance
  • Managing client relationships and providing day-to-day accounting advice
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding client experience
  • Supporting clients with cloud accounting software and improving efficiencies

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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • At least 3-4 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
  • AAT qualification as a minimum (part-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA candidates are also encouraged to apply)
  • Experience preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, and personal tax returns
  • Knowledge of IRIS and Xero (preferred)
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and client management skills
  • A proactive, positive, and professional approach

You'll enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and be keen to contribute to the firm's continued success.

About the Practice

Our client is committed to providing a modern, technology-led accounting service and has invested significantly in cloud-based systems and efficient working practices. They currently use:

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  • IRIS for accounts production
  • Xero as their primary cloud accounting platform
  • Sage Payroll for payroll processing

Their client base spans the UK, with many meetings carried out virtually.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • Performance bonus
  • Study support for ACA or ACCA (where appropriate)
  • 22 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • Monday to Friday working hours
  • Early 4:00pm finish every Friday
  • Modern, technology-driven working environment
  • Flexible working options available after the initial onboarding period
  • Genuine long-term career progression within a growing and successful practice

Whether you're an established Client Manager or an experienced Practice Accountant ready to take the next step, this is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career development.

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Skills

Statutory accounts preparation
Personal tax returns
VAT returns
Making Tax Digital compliance
Client relationship management
Cloud accounting
IRIS
Xero
Accounting advisory
Communication skills
Organisation skills

Location

Darlington, England, United Kingdom

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