Accountant / Client Manager

8-i; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Bourne End is looking for an Accountant / Client Manager to handle bookkeeping and tax duties. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 qualified or similar and have experience in an accountancy practice. The role offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum with benefits including 30 days' holiday and professional development support.

Benefits

30 days' holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Flexible working

Professional development support

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or similar) with real experience in an accountancy practice.
• Confident with FRS 105 / 102 1A reporting.
• Friendly, approachable, and able to explain accounts without jargon.

Responsibilities

• Keep calm when the bank feed refuses to reconcile.
• Wrestle VAT returns into submission.
• Produce beautiful year-end accounts and tax returns.

Skills

AAT Level 4 qualified

FRS 105 / 102 1A reporting

Client relationship management

Bookkeeping

Tax preparation

Job description

Overview

Accountant / Client Manager – Growing Accountancy Practice at 8-i, Bourne End, Bucks. Salary £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Benefits. This is a hands-on role across bookkeeping, VAT, accounts, and tax within a small, friendly practice.

Responsibilities

• Keep calm when the bank feed refuses to reconcile
• Wrestle VAT returns into submission
• Produce beautiful year-end accounts and tax returns
• Be the person clients call before they panic - Google “tax deadline”
• Tame messy bookkeeping and make it shine
• Build strong relationships with small business clients and support their goals

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or similar) with real experience in an accountancy practice
• Confident with FRS 105 / 102 1A reporting
• Friendly, approachable, and able to explain accounts without jargon
• Motivated by helping clients succeed – not just by balancing the books
• Comfortable managing your own client portfolio and providing practical advice

What We Offer

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000
• 30 days' holiday
• Pension scheme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Small, friendly team
• Flexible working
• Great clients and plain-English advice
• Professional development: full support for professional membership fees and CPD

Location

Bourne End, Bucks

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” and check your inbox for an email with more information on how to complete your application and provide supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.