Client Lead Accountant

Client Lead Accountant / Warrington (Hybrid) / Salary circa £65,000

Looking for more than just another accounting role?

Accountable Recruitment are working with a fast-growing, private equity-backed business that's scaling quickly and building something genuinely different in the corporate services space.

This isn't a typical "sit behind the scenes" finance role.

It's an opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working with clients, wants to step into a more commercial, visible position, and have a real say in how things are done.

The opportunity

You'll take ownership of a portfolio of international, multi-entity clients, becoming their go-to advisor for everything from technical accounting to broader business support.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally, helping shape solutions, improve processes, and support clients as they grow.

This is a role for someone who - enjoys being front-facing with clients and wants to move beyond pure reporting into advisory and influence - where you will thrive in a growing, evolving environment where you can make an impact.

Your role will be responsible for

Managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of growing, international clients

Acting as a trusted advisor, providing insight beyond the numbers

Delivering and reviewing

Statutory accounts

Management accounts

VAT & corporate tax compliance

Supporting a variety of clients with accounting matters - international clients, multi-entity structures and complex work

Working closely with internal teams to improve delivery and client experience

You will be able to influence how services are delivered and improved. Getting involved in new client onboarding, solution design, and business growth initiatives

About you

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) who ideally has some experience in a client-facing role or is keen to develop in this area.

Enjoys building relationships and working closely with stakeholders

Has strong grounding in UK accounting, tax, and compliance

Is commercially aware and interested in how businesses operate and grow

Wants to step into a role with more ownership, visibility, and influence

Why make the move?

If you're currently in

Practice and want something more commercial and client-led

Industry but missing variety or exposure

A role where you feel like a number rather than someone who can influence things

This is a chance to step into something where you can genuinely have a voice and make a difference

Interested?

Get in touch for a confidential conversation - happy to talk through the role, the business, and whether it's the right move for you.