Client Accountant
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Accounting
Public Accounting, Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Financial Reporting
Location: Pitsford, Northamptonshire
Salary: 30,000 - 60,000 (doe) + quarterly, target based bonus
Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established and growing, modern accountancy practice, is seeking a proactive Client Accountant to join their team and take ownership of a varied portfolio of SME clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing commercial advice, and delivering a high-quality accounting service within a collaborative and supportive environment.
AboutThe Role
As a Client Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted advisor and ensuring all accounting, tax and compliance matters are handled efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities- Managing a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
- Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts.
- Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
- Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns completed by junior team members.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for client queries and financial advice.
- Conducting client meetings to discuss business performance and growth opportunities.
- Building and maintaining long‑term client relationships.
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
- Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and management accounts.
- Experience managing your own portfolio of clients.
- Good understanding of corporation tax and VAT.
- Confident using cloud‑based accounting software such as Xero and Quick Books.
- ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified/part‑qualified would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility with clients.
- Commercially aware with a proactive and client‑focused approach.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Monthly bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Additional birthday leave
- Christmas shutdown period
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team environment
If you're an experienced Accountant and are keen to consult a portfolio of clients for a fantastic Accountancy practise, we'd love to hear from you.
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