Practice - Practice Accountant & Client Manager

Location St Helens
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4422

Practice Accountant & Client Manager – St Helens | Full-Time | £45,000 - £52,000

Location: St Helens
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000
Hours: Full-time (flexible hours and hybrid options available)
Department: Accounting & Business Support

Why Join This St Helens Accountancy Practice?

  • Flexible working policy, including early finish on Fridays and working from home options

  • Work in a growing nationwide accounting group with local office support

  • Opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients and develop professional skills

  • Exposure to a wide variety of clients, including complex limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships

  • Supportive environment for career progression and CPD

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare year-end accounts for clients in accordance with UK accounting standards

  • Prepare corporation tax computations and returns

  • Prepare deferred tax calculations and proofs of tax reconciliations

  • Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with MTD

  • Produce periodic management accounts for client reporting

  • Ensure submissions to Companies House and HMRC meet deadlines

  • Deal with client queries via phone, email, and in person

  • Manage your own client portfolio under the oversight of your Line Manager/Partner

  • Review and support junior staff, providing guidance and training where required

Key Requirements

  • Fully or part-qualified accountant with 5+ years’ experience in practice, or QBE with 8+ years’ experience

  • Strong technical knowledge to produce final accounts for Partner review

  • Proficient in accounting software (CCH or Sage preferred; training available if competent in other software)

  • Strong Excel skills and up-to-date with business tax matters

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and attention-to-detail skills

  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

  • Desirable: experience with audit techniques

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Flexible working and hybrid options

  • Exposure to a diverse client portfolio

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment

  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth

Apply Today

Take the next step in your career as a Practice Accountant & Client Manager in St Helens. Contact our recruiter for more details:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E: amy@supreme-ss.com