Client Accountant

NLB Solutions are working with a practice based in St Albans that are looking for a new Client Accountant to join an existing team. With 3 partners and an excellent team that provide day to day workings for a large and loyal client base this position will offer close involvement with both partners and around 60 clients that will be allocated to the new Client Accountant. This role requires an individual that is qualified ACCA or ACA or at the latter stages of their studies with at least 3 year experience within a practice environment. Individuals that are qualified by experience will also be considered.

With hybrid working after probation is complete, this firm looks at work life balance for all as an essential way of maintaining its existing staff and encouraging loyalty from new starters too. With a great senior manager team in place, this role will offer an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a new challenge.

Spec:

• Must be personable with good communication skills to build working relationships with clients.
• Responsible as main point of contact for own portfolio of clients, managing the full client experience from initial client meetings, client onboarding follow-up (onboarding and engagement admin is handled by the admin team).
• Personal tax preparation/planning.
• Responsible for statutory and management accounts preparation including analytic review of work completed, preparation of financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations such as intercompany accounts, corporation tax return, VAT, and wages control.
• Assist the directors/clients with other ad hoc projects.
• Review work of other staff.
• Mentor and help develop junior members of the team.
• General assistance, advice and support to colleagues and clients.

Person Spec:

• Competent in the use of Xero/Quickbooks, Tax Calc, Smart Vault, Iris and Sage 50 Accounts.
• Competent use of Excel and Word.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Qualifications/experience - ACA or ACCA desirable or qualified by experience candidates will be considered.