Accountant – Client Manager

A successful County Durham accountancy firm are enjoying continued growth as their referral network goes from strength to strength off the back of their reputation and as a result are looking to welcome a qualified, part qualified or qualified by experience Accountant.

As a Client Manager you will be responsible for your own portfolio of small to medium sized owner managed businesses across the UK. Utilising the benefits of Xero you will have instant access to your clients accounts and be able to oversee their monthly progress before completing their year end statutory accounts. With support from the accounts team with bookkeeping you will be involved in the preparation of statutory year end accounts, tax and VAT returns. You will also review the work of others and support in their technical development.

With a strong emphasis on relationships my clients is looking to attract a people person who enjoys interacting with people and can strike up rapport quickly. The team are also close and whilst they are not in the office everyday with hybrid working they all connect well.

In a recent staff satisfaction survey all employees expressed a strong sense of value, feeling appreciated for their contribution to the firm and job satisfaction levels were very high. With flexible working and a trusted environment this is a great opportunity to settle somewhere for the longer term.

There is scope for progression with regular time for CPD and support given towards all accountancy exams. The team do socialise and celebrate success every quarter, making it feel a really welcome place to work.

Flexibility on your hours can be provided as long as client service levels are not affected. Most of the team are in the office 1 – 2 days each week, the remainder from home. Easily accessible with a car from Durham and the surrounding areas up to Gateshead.

Applicants must have relevant UK practice experience from an accounting firm and be able to prepare a set of accounts.