Client Accountant

Client Accountant – Greater Manchester

Location: Greater Manchester / Hybrid / Remote

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Client Accountant

Industry: Accountancy Practice

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We’re representing a modern, award-winning and cloud-based accountancy practice based in Greater Manchester. The firm works closely with entrepreneurs and growing businesses, providing high-quality accounting, tax and financial insight to help clients grow profitably and efficiently.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Client Accountant to join their collaborative and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who wants to develop their technical skills, take ownership of client work and progress their career within a modern practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts, corporation tax returns, management accounts and accountant’s references through to review stage
• Review director self-assessment tax returns and client-prepared VAT returns
• Manage complex client queries and provide clear, commercially focused solutions
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional services and flag potential scope creep to the Client Manager
• Review VAT returns prepared by Accounting Technicians and provide constructive feedback on bookkeeping errors
• Ensure client work is completed accurately and submitted within relevant deadlines
• Deliver delegated Xero and Dext training to clients and colleagues
• Conduct regular client reviews and provide training, guidance and proactive financial insights
• Build strong, long-term relationships with a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurial clients
• Contribute to the continued improvement of processes and client service within the practice

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA or ACA
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts, VAT returns and corporation tax work
• Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software
• Practical experience using Xero and Dext within a practice environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate work
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to identify opportunities to add value
• Willing to learn, develop and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Proactive, driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Profit-share scheme
• Cash-back medical scheme
• Life cover
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Holiday buy-back scheme – up to 5 additional days per year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Clear career development and progression pathways
• Supportive and forward-thinking working environment
• Modern cloud-based accounting systems and technology
• Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial and growing businesses