Client Accountant

Practice Accountant / Client Accountant Location: Hooton, Cheshire

Salary: £26,000 – £32,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday – Friday

Study Support Available

An established and growing accountancy business based in Hooton is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant / Client Accountant to join its team.

This is a varied, client-facing role managing a portfolio of limited company clients and supporting them across accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, payroll and personal taxation.

It would suit someone with at least two years' experience working within an accountancy practice who enjoys dealing directly with clients and is looking for a role offering plenty of variety, responsibility and further development. The Role You will manage your own portfolio of limited company clients, providing ongoing accounting and taxation support.

Your responsibilities will include

Managing a portfolio of limited company clients from initial onboarding onwards

Incorporating new limited companies and maintaining accurate client records

Preparing company accounts and statutory submissions

Preparing and filing Corporation Tax returns (CT600)

Preparing and submitting VAT returns

Registering and processing payroll for limited company clients

Advising clients on tax-efficient ways of operating through a limited company

Holding regular profit & loss and tax-planning conversations with company directors

Preparing and filing Self Assessment tax returns

Liaising directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams

Maintaining accurate information using CRM and digital accounting systems

Dealing with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements

About You To be considered, you should have:

At least 2 years' experience within an accountancy practice

Experience preparing accounts for limited companies

A good understanding of Corporation Tax and VAT

Experience or working knowledge of payroll

Knowledge of personal taxation and Self Assessment

Confidence dealing directly with clients by telephone, email and Teams

Experience using digital accounting software

AAT or ACCA qualification/part-qualification would be advantageous

Candidates who are qualified by experience are equally encouraged to apply

What's On Offer?

£26,000 – £32,000 salary, depending on experience

Bonus scheme

Monday to Friday working

Study support/packages available

Ad-hoc remote working available

Potential company car, subject to discussion

Opportunity to develop within a growing accountancy business

Varied role with direct responsibility for your own client portfolio

If you're currently working within an accountancy practice and looking for a role where you can take greater ownership of your clients while continuing to develop your accounting and tax experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.