Senior Client Accountant

Senior Client Accountant (Practice) Shape Your Future in a Growing Firm

My client is an ambitious, modern accountancy Practice looking for a Qualified Senior Client Accountant to take ownership of a varied portfolio and play a key role in our continued growth. If you re ready for a role with real influence, direct partner access, and genuine progression, this is it.

You ll manage your own clients across accounts, tax, and advisory work, reviewing junior output and ensuring high-quality delivery. You ll build strong client relationships, streamline processes, and help develop the next generation of talent within the team.

This role suits someone who thrives on responsibility, enjoys variety, and wants to work in a supportive Practice that values initiative, professional confidence, and fresh ideas.

What you ll lead:

• Client portfolio management accounts prep, tax returns, reviews, and advisory
• Workflow oversight planning, deadlines, and quality control
• Client relationships becoming a trusted point of contact
• Team development reviewing work and supporting junior staff
• Process improvement helping refine systems as we grow

What you ll get:

• Autonomy and trust from day one
• Clear progression opportunities
• Direct access to partners
• A friendly, modern, forward-thinking Practice environment

If you re a qualified accountant with solid Practice experience and you want a role where your impact is visible, we d love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• UK Practice experience within an accountancy firm is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts, corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax.
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients independently.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable

Experience using AI, Dext, Engager, TaxCalc, or similar practice software.

Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Exposure to management accounts and advisory-focused services.

Knowledge of funding, forecasting, or business planning support.

What Is on Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing professional development and CPD support

Exposure to a varied and ambitious SME client base

Opportunity to grow within a modern and expanding practice

Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment