Client Accountant (m/f/o)

Tasks

• Managing a portfolio of client companies, ensuring accurate and timely accounting deliverables
• Maintaining day-to-day bookkeeping records and performing periodic reconciliations (bank, intercompany, control accounts)
  
  
  
• Preparing management accounts and supporting schedules on a monthly and/or quarterly basis
  
  
  
• Assisting with or preparing year-end financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards
  
  
  
• Acting as the main point of contact for accounting-related client queries, providing clear and practical support
  
  
  
• Liaising with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other third parties as required
  
  
  
• Supporting clients with financial information requests
  
  
  
• Ensuring proper documentation, filing, and record-keeping in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
  
  
  
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring all client obligations are met in a timely manner
  
  
  
• Identifying issues, discrepancies, or risks and escalating proactively with proposed solutions
  
  
  
• Assisting with internal process improvements and contributing to best-practice accounting procedures
  
  
  
• Providing guidance or support to junior team members

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant, or in the final stages of completing the ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role, including at least 1 year in a corporate or client-focused accounting role
  
  
  
• Highly proficient in English and with Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  
  
  
• Working knowledge of VAT and tax compliance requirements, including VAT returns and related statutory filings
  
  
  
• Knowledge of accounting software (ideally Xero) and Microsoft Office tools
  
  
  
• Excellent client relationship building skills
  
  
  
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team