Client Accountant

An excellent opportunity has arisen within The Bailey Group for an experienced Client Manager to join our busy Peterlee Practice.

We are looking to recruit a qualified Client Manager to join our professional, expanding team.

To be considered you will have at least 5 years experience at a senior level within a recognised UK based firm of Accountants.

Relevant knowledge of accounts production for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and limited liability partnerships is required.

You will have exposure to a wide range of clients, whilst supervising and motivating a small team.

The successful candidate will be ACA/ ACCA qualified, with substantial practice experience.

You will also possess excellent communication, inter personnel and IT skills (Excel).

Ability to build client relationships and experience of working with clients at a senior level is essential.

Attention to detail, with excellent organisational skills and a "can do" attitude is a must.

Duties include (but are not exhaustive):

• Managing a Portfolio of LLP and Ltd Company clients.
• Incorporating new LLP's and limited companies
• Working to strict deadlines and reporting to senior Management.

• Liaising with clients and HMRC.
• Reviewing of accounts preparation, reviewing personal tax returns.
• Accounts completion and corporate tax returns.
• Technical accounting queries and Year end accounts.
• Proficient knowledge of Income tax, corporation tax and VAT.
• Giving proactive tax and accounting advice to clients and the impact on accounts is essential.

Experience of IRIS and would be beneficial.

Full time, permanent.

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 20 days annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays.

**Strictly no agencies**