Edward Mann
Client Accountant
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Client Accountant
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Location: Office Based In Stanmore (5 Days Per Week)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm
We are working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice looking to appoint an experienced Client Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and provide a high standard of accounting and tax services. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong UK practice experience who enjoys building long-term client relationships and taking ownership of client work from start to finish.
The Role
As a Client Accountant, you will be the primary point of contact for your portfolio, ensuring clients receive a proactive and professional service while managing deadlines and maintaining high technical standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and rental property businesses
- Preparing and submitting Corporation Tax and Personal Tax Returns
- Reviewing and submitting VAT Returns, including Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance
- Preparing accounts approval packs and submitting accounts and tax returns
- Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as their trusted advisor
- Liaising directly with HMRC to resolve tax queries and correspondence
- Monitoring work in progress, chargeable time, and client deadlines
- Preparing fee proposals, onboarding new clients, and issuing engagement letters
- Assisting with credit control where required
- Working alongside outsourced teams to ensure high-quality delivery
- Providing higher-level tax advice, including areas such as R&D Tax Relief, ATED, and Making Tax Digital
- Preparing medium-sized company accounts, charity accounts, and consolidated accounts
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We're looking for someone who has:
- 5-10 years' UK accountancy practice experience
- Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
- Strong knowledge of UK accounts preparation and tax compliance
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build lasting client relationships
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workloads effectively
- Experience reviewing work in progress and monitoring chargeable time
- Confidence dealing directly with HMRC
- A willingness to learn new software and systems where required
What's on Offer
- Salary of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience
- A varied client portfolio with genuine responsibility
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Long-term career progression within an established practice
Candidates should ideally live within a 45-minute commute of the office.
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