Client Accountant

Client Accountant

Aylesbury / Hybrid (1-2 days in the office)

Salary:
Up to £38,000 + Benefits

Butler Rose is working alongside a growing Practice firm in their search for a confident and experienced Client Accountant who is ready to take ownership of an existing portfolio of clients.

Youll be a key contact for your clients, overseeing their accounting and tax requirements while building trusted relationships and offering support whenever needed.

As Client Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact.
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.
• Completing and reviewing Self Assessment tax returns for individuals, directors and sole traders.
• Preparing, reviewing and filing VAT returns.
• Providing clients with practical advice on tax, cash flow, payroll and day-to-day financial matters.
• Preparing management accounts and assisting with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.
• Liaising directly with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Managing client deadlines and workflow through practice management systems.
• Handling company secretarial filings and maintaining statutory records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve client processes and add value through additional support and services.

• Have several years experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Are comfortable taking over and managing a portfolio of clients independently.
• Can confidently communicate with clients and provide practical advice and guidance.
• Have experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations from start to finish.
• Have worked with SME and owner-managed businesses.
• Are part-qualified or qualified (ACCA, ACA, AAT or equivalent), or qualified by experience.
• Possess strong organisational skills and can manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Salary up to £38,000
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the office)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Discretionary bonus scheme after successful completion of probation
• Learning and development support
• Company pension scheme following probation (3% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and make a real impact

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.