Client Accountant

Client Accountant Location: Pitsford, Northamptonshire Salary: 30,000 - 60,000 (doe) + quarterly, target based bonus Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established and growing, modern accountancy practice, is seeking a proactive Client Accountant to join their team and take ownership of a varied portfolio of SME clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing commercial advice, and delivering a high-quality accounting service within a collaborative and supportive environment. About The Role As a Client Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted advisor and ensuring all accounting, tax and compliance matters are handled efficiently and professionally. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts.Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts.Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns completed by junior team members.Acting as the primary point of contact for client queries and financial advice.Conducting client meetings to discuss business performance and growth opportunities.Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team. About You Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and management accounts.Experience managing your own portfolio of clients.Good understanding of corporation tax and VAT.Confident using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified/part-qualified would be advantageous.Excellent communication skills with the ability to build credibility with clients.Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach. What's In It For You? Competitive salary dependent on experienceMonthly bonus schemePrivate healthcareAdditional birthday leaveChristmas shutdown periodPension schemeOngoing training and professional developmentGenuine career progression opportunitiesFriendly and supportive team environmentIf you're an experienced Accountant and are keen to consult a portfolio of clients for a fantastic Accountancy practise, we'd love to hear from you. Impact Recruitment is working as an employment agency on behalf of our client. All applications will be handled in accordance with current GDPR regulations. Please apply with an up-to-date CV. Due to the volume of applications received, if you have not been contacted within 72 hours, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.