Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Senior Accountant / Client Manager

Welwyn Garden City (Office Based)

£35,000 - £45,000 per year doe

Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm based in Welwyn Garden City and they are looking to appoint a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their team.

This role would suit someone with accountancy practice experience who has managed their own portfolio of clients; however, we are also open to candidates earlier in their accounting career who demonstrate the potential to develop into a Client Manager role with the right support and training.

For the right individual, they offer clear progression opportunities.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and ensuring all compliance work is delivered accurately and on time. You will be supported by accounts assistants and junior accountants, who assist with bookkeeping, VAT, CIS returns and accounts preparation for review. Partners will provide overall oversight and support, while trusting you to manage your clients and deadlines day to day.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main point of contact

Ensure VAT returns, CIS returns and year-end accounts are prepared and filed accurately and on time

Review work prepared by junior team members and provide guidance and support

Allocate work within the team to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met

Communicate confidently with clients, explaining figures, liabilities and deadlines clearly

Work closely with partners who provide overall oversight and support

Support the development of entry team members

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working in an accountancy practice, ideally with exposure to managing clients

Is comfortable building relationships with clients and managing compliance deadlines

Has strong communication and organisational skills

Is reliable, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines

Is ambitious and keen to grow within a developing firm

While the role has been written with practice experience in mind, we are also open to candidates with relevant experience from industry, where the transition into practice would be realistic.

Why Apply?

Ownership of your own client portfolio

Support and guidance from experienced partners

A growing firm with genuine progression opportunities

A collaborative and supportive team environment

A firm that focuses on long-term client relationships and acting as trusted advisers, not just delivering compliance

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