Client Accountant

About The Role

This is a varied role covering bookkeeping, VAT Returns, month-end reporting, year-end accounts and corporation tax preparation.

You’ll work directly with a portfolio of clients whilst becoming a trusted member of our small, friendly team.

We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running technically and is ready to take ownership of their workload from day one.

Just as importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, communicating clearly and helping clients feel supported.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare financial statements, tax returns and VAT returns
  • Completing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Completing month-end reviews and reconciliations
  • Responding to routine client queries
  • Supporting clients with cloud accounting software
  • Managing you own deadlines and workload
  • Maintaining accurate and organised working papers
  • Identify and suggest improvements to financial systems and processes
  • Contribute to internal planning and service development as we grow

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need to know everything.

You do need solid practice experience and the confidence to manage your own work.

Essential Requirements:

  • Qualified to at least AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in accountancy practice
  • Confident using QuickBooks Online and Xero
  • Experience preparing Limited Company Accounts
  • Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
  • Strong bookkeeping experience
  • Confident communicating directly with clients
  • Professional, organised, and proactive in managing your own time

The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here

You’ll fit in well if you:

  • Naturally plan ahead
  • Take ownership of your workload
  • Enjoy helping people
  • Communicate clearly and professionally
  • Spot potential issues before they become problems
  • Like bringing order to busy workloads
  • Care about doing things properly
  • Enjoy working as part of a supportive team

We’re particularly interested in people who are proactive rather than reactive.

The sort of person who sees a potential bottleneck developing and speaks up early.

The sort of person who takes pride in meeting deadlines comfortably rather than at the last minute.

What we Offer

  • Part-time or full-time role to fit around your life (min 20 hours)

  • Flexible working – office-based with ability to work from home.

  • A values-led business focused on doing good work with good people

  • Opportunity to grow with us and shape how we serve clients

Because we’re a small team and relationships are important to us, we’d like the successful candidate to spend their initial period working primarily from our office in Wem.

This gives you the opportunity to get to know the team, understand how we work and build relationships with our clients.

Salary & Location

Our Office is based in the market town of Wem, Shropshire.  We love to work together in the office, knowing there is the flexibility to work remotely.

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 FTE (depending on experience)

Hours: minimum 20 hours a week

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