Senior Accountant / Client Accounts Manager

Senior-level position responsible for managing a team of bookkeepers, owning client relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of all compliance submissions for UK clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, delegate to, and review the work of junior bookkeepers and accounts assistants.

• Review and finalise client accounts, ensuring accuracy before submission.

• Prepare and submit annual accounts to Companies House within statutory deadlines.

• Prepare and file Corporation Tax returns (CT600) with HMRC.

• Oversee VAT return preparation and submission via HMRC's Making Tax Digital (MTD) platform.

• Act as the primary point of contact for client communications — handling queries, providing updates, and managing expectations.

• Monitor and manage all filing deadlines across the client portfolio, escalating risks proactively.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client financial data in line with GDPR and firm policy.

• Ensure all work meets professional standards and HMRC compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Professional qualified or part-qualified with substantial practice experience.

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, Corporation Tax, and VAT rules.

• Proven experience managing a team in an accountancy practice environment.

• Excellent client-facing communication skills (written and verbal).

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Capium, Xero, QuickBooks).