Client Accountant (AAT)

A G Smith & Co Limited; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job description

Our client accountant role differs from that of a traditional accounts manager. The role involves the preparation of statutory accounts & tax returns, but with a pro‑active approach…

More time will be spent dealing with clients throughout their financial year, delivering business advisory and development services alongside the above.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of clients’ service delivery including preparation of year‑end accounts, bookkeeping, VAT etc. and value‑added service assignments.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients, acting as a main point of contact within the firm, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them.
• Working with, communicating with and reviewing work completed by your Pod and resolving all issues, to provide a high‑quality client service.
• Develop, train and motivate your Pod members and promote their development.
• Be knowledgeable of firm’s services and ability to cross‑sell those services to your client base, based on a client’s needs.

Skills, Quals. & Experience

• Wide range of general practice experience for owner managed businesses, including taxation.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout the business, working as a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, deal with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience of using cloud‑based accounting software packages, such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Hold a full driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

The Pay Package

• Basic Salary £27,909 – £36,653pa, dependent on years’ experience and qualification.
• Employer Pension: 5% of salary above £6,240 (employee matched, salary sacrifice).
• Overtime: Paid at “total salary” rate. Treated as pensionable earnings.

Working Arrangements

• The role is preferably full‑time, 37.50 hours full working week (09:00 to 17:00 Mon to Fri, with 30 minutes break).
• Flexible working outside of core hours / working from home available on request.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Learning & Development

• All qualifications & subscriptions paid for.
• Essential CPD during work hours.
• Weekly Pod Meetings.
• Quarterly 1‑2‑1s for Personal Development.

The Office

• A brand‑new, custom designed office in Laceby.
• Fully decked kitchens & Refresh Room (inc. pool table).

Looking to join our team?

Please fill out this form and attach your CV and a covering letter.