Client Accountant

Client Accountant
£50,000 -£55,000 + Bonus scheme
Runcorn, Cheshire, with weekly travel to the head office in Prestatyn
Permanent

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn, which is seeking an experienced Client Accountant to join their team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Accountant, Client Accounts Manager or Practice Manager looking to take a senior, client-facing role within a respected practice, with a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 plus a discretionary bonus of 10-20%. The position is based at the Runcorn office, with weekly travel to the practice's Prestatyn office.

Overview of the Client Accountant role:

As a Client Accountant, you will lead the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of corporate clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax compliance across the practice. This Client Accountant position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, lead and mentor junior accounting staff, and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice.

Key responsibilities of the Client Accountant will include:

* Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships
* Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns
* Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts
* Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden
* Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance
* Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals
* Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management
* Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services
* Travelling occasionally to the practice's Prestatyn office to meet with clients and attend team meetings

Required experience and qualifications of the Client Accountant:

* Previous experience in a Client Accountant, Client Accounts Manager or Practice Manager role, ideally within an accountancy practice
* ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience
* Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax
* Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff
* Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio
* Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth
* Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero, Sage or equivalent
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel to the Prestatyn office

Benefits available alongside the Client Accountant position include:

* Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
* Discretionary annual bonus of 10-20% + company car for office travel
* Permanent position offering long-term security with a well-regarded practice
* Runcorn based office with some travel to the head office in Prestatyn
* Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy
* Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team
* Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities

How to apply for the Client Accountant position:

If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Client Accountant opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

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