Client Accountant - #2112402

Location: Manchester

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 + Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Accountant to join a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Manchester.

This role is ideal for someone with experience managing a portfolio of clients who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and expanding firm. You'll work closely with a broad range of SMEs, providing high-quality accounting and tax services while becoming a trusted advisor to your clients.

You'll be given responsibility from day one, genuine opportunities for progression, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

As an Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients.
• Preparing year-end statutory accounts.
• Preparing Corporation Tax and Personal Tax returns.
• Producing VAT returns and assisting with PAYE and payroll.
• Acting as the main point of contact for client queries via phone and email.
• Building strong, long-term client relationships.
• Ensuring client records remain accurate and up to date.
• Keeping abreast of changes to tax legislation and accounting standards.
• Supporting the continued growth and development of the practice.

To be considered, you should have:

• Around 1-3 years' experience in an accountancy practice or similar client-facing accounting role.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, ACCA or ACA.
• Experience using bookkeeping and cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build lasting client relationships.

• Salary of £29,000 - £35,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid/home working opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Company pension.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• On-site parking.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a growing, ambitious accountancy practice with a supportive team culture.