Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Manchester Source: WhatJobs

£38,000-£48,000

Job Description

Salary: £38,000-£48,000 + bonus

Location: South Manchester

Hybrid + flexi-time

If you're an experienced UK practice accountant who enjoys owning client relationships (not just ticking compliance boxes), this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a senior, client-facing role with real variety: year-end, tax, management accounts and advisory, plus the chance to coach others and help shape how the portfolio is delivered.

Our client is a well-established, growing accountancy practice in South Manchester, investing in cloud systems and proactive advisory. You'll manage your own portfolio end-to-end, supported by a wider team, with hybrid working and flexible start/finish times to suit your life outside work.

The Role: What you'll be doing

Client portfolio ownership (compliance + delivery)

Preparation and filing of year-end accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders
Preparation and filing of Self Assessment and personal tax computations/returns
Preparation and filing of Capital Gains Tax computations
Support with R&D tax claims within accounts and tax returns (where applicable)
Completing compliance work within 8-10 weeks after the period end , in line with internal target dates
Providing practical tax planning to reduce the burden of taxation for businesses and owners
Completing the initial review of year-end assignments and tax work prior to manager/Director review

Outsourcing & advisory (value-add work)

Managing a portfolio for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts
Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts for accuracy prior to manager review
Ensuring client records are received on time and returned promptly once work is completed
Supporting payroll services across the wider client base (as needed)
Preparation, review and filing of P11D returns
Producing management information and performance analysis within 10-20 working days after period end
Supporting clients to improve profitability and efficiency through better controls and systems
Assisting with cashflow management and use of appropriate cloud software/apps
Preparing budgets, forecasts and integrated projections (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
Preparing break-even analysis , business plans, and supporting finance-raising discussions
Conducting business valuations (where required)

People, process and practice development

Supporting Directors/Associate Directors/Senior Client Managers with portfolio delivery
Coaching and developing junior team members (Client Accountants/Senior Client Accountants/trainees)
Training colleagues and clients on cloud accounting systems and apps
Helping drive the practice's adoption and development of cloud accounting and supporting applications
Supporting billing processes and keeping portfolio admin accurate and up to date

What we're looking for (requirements)

Essential

5+ years' UK accountancy practice experience (this role is not suited to industry-only backgrounds)
Strong hands-on experience preparing year-end accounts and UK tax returns across a mixed client base
Confident managing deadlines and client communication across your own portfolio
Working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting workflows
Experience using UK compliance software such as TaxCalc (or similar)

Ideal

AAT and/or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or QBE
Experience reviewing work prepared by others and supporting junior staff development
Comfortable producing and explaining management accounts and performance insights to clients

Salary, benefits and working arrangements

Salary: £38,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience and portfolio responsibility)
Rewards incentive scheme : % bonus linked to your involvement in sourcing/signing new business (based on a percentage of first-year fees)
Hybrid working
Flexi-time working
25 days' holiday (includes 3 days at Christmas/New Year when the office is closed)
Extra day's leave for your birthday
Additional annual leave after 3 years' service (up to 30 days maximum)
Dress Down Friday + smart business casual dress code
Regular team socials
Private medical insurance after 2 years' service
Clear scope to grow into broader advisory, portfolio leadership and mentoring responsibility as the client base expands