Cripps Recruitment
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Senior Client Manager - Chartered Accountancy Practice Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Performance Bonus (up to 5%) Position: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) About the Practice Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic, and modern accountancy practice that genuinely cares about its clients and its team. With an exceptional local reputation and over 130 five-star Google reviews, they support hundreds of ambitious owner-managed businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Technology drives how they work; they utilize industry-leading cloud software to deliver a proactive, personal service. Their culture is built on three core values: Care, Communication, and Ownership. They offer a relaxed, supportive environment where experience is truly valued and input will shape how the practice grows. For the right candidate, this role offers a transparent, long-term career path as the business continues to expand. The Role As a Senior Client Manager, you will inherit an established, varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor. This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy over your workload and direct client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Management: Manage files from start to finish, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts (FRS 102 Section 1A) for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Taxation: Prepare corporation tax computations, self-assessment tax returns, and handle VAT returns/advisory. Client Relations: Build strong, proactive relationships and manage expectations seamlessly. Team Leadership: Mentor and support the development of junior team members, leading by example on quality and service. Practice Growth: Stay ahead of regulatory changes (including MTD for Income Tax) and identify value-add opportunities for clients. Candidate Requirements Essential: Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA (full membership required). Minimum of 5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice. Strong year-end accounts preparation and confident handling of corporation tax, self- assessment, and VAT. Ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and deliver files ready for partner review with minimal rework. Clear, professional communication skills with both clients and colleagues. Desirable: Experience with cloud-based accounting and practice management software. Familiarity with MTD for Income Tax. Exposure to SEIS/EIS, director loan accounts, and s455 tax. Package and Benefits Competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience. Individual performance bonus of up to 5%. Bupa private health insurance. Life insurance and company pension. Free on-site parking at a premier local venue. Regular team socials and client events. A hybrid working pattern (predominantly office-based, with flexibility once established). To Apply If you are an experienced accountant looking for a role that combines autonomy, a supportive team culture, and a genuine path to senior leadership, please apply by submitting your CV. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Senior Client Manager - Chartered Accountancy Practice Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Performance Bonus (up to 5%) Position: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) About the Practice Our client is a fast-growing, dynamic, and modern accountancy practice that genuinely cares about its clients and its team. With an exceptional local reputation and over 130 five-star Google reviews, they support hundreds of ambitious owner-managed businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals. Technology drives how they work; they utilize industry-leading cloud software to deliver a proactive, personal service. Their culture is built on three core values: Care, Communication, and Ownership. They offer a relaxed, supportive environment where experience is truly valued and input will shape how the practice grows. For the right candidate, this role offers a transparent, long-term career path as the business continues to expand. The Role As a Senior Client Manager, you will inherit an established, varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor. This is a senior, hands-on role offering autonomy over your workload and direct client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Management: Manage files from start to finish, preparing and reviewing statutory accounts (FRS 102 Section 1A) for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships. Taxation: Prepare corporation tax computations, self-assessment tax returns, and handle VAT returns/advisory. Client Relations: Build strong, proactive relationships and manage expectations seamlessly. Team Leadership: Mentor and support the development of junior team members, leading by example on quality and service. Practice Growth: Stay ahead of regulatory changes (including MTD for Income Tax) and identify value-add opportunities for clients. Candidate Requirements Essential: Fully qualified ACCA, ACA, or CIMA (full membership required). Minimum of 5 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice. Strong year-end accounts preparation and confident handling of corporation tax, self- assessment, and VAT. Ability to manage a portfolio with minimal supervision and deliver files ready for partner review with minimal rework. Clear, professional communication skills with both clients and colleagues. Desirable: Experience with cloud-based accounting and practice management software. Familiarity with MTD for Income Tax. Exposure to SEIS/EIS, director loan accounts, and s455 tax. Package and Benefits Competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience. Individual performance bonus of up to 5%. Bupa private health insurance. Life insurance and company pension. Free on-site parking at a premier local venue. Regular team socials and client events. A hybrid working pattern (predominantly office-based, with flexibility once established). To Apply If you are an experienced accountant looking for a role that combines autonomy, a supportive team culture, and a genuine path to senior leadership, please apply by submitting your CV. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Cripps Recruitment
Brackley, Northamptonshire
Accounts Senior £40,000 - £48,000 Brackley Full Time, Permanent We are recruiting for an Accounts Senior for a well-established, independent accountancy practice. The firm would consider an Accounts Semi Senior candidate and would offer a slightly lower than advertised salary. This is an approved training practice for both ICAEW an ACCA and the firm is happy to sign off training records. The successful candidate will receive 4% employers pension contribution and 28 days annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to five working weeks after three continuous years, and then an additional day for each complete year, up to maximum of six weeks. This Accounts Senior vacancy offers excellent prospects and will be perfect for a motivated, driven individual with a strong desire to progress and utilize their knowledge and skills. You will be working on a varied and interesting client portfolio including some motor-racing related clients. Reporting to the partners and/or client portfolio managers, as Accounts Senior your responsibilities will include: Producing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, preparing accounts using IRIS Corporation and personal tax returns on IRIS Assisting with audits if desired to assist with audit clients You will also get involved in VAT, all tax returns and other accountancy duties on an ad-hoc basis Assisting with ad hoc duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the practice Please do apply if you can satisfy the following: Ideally be qualified or part qualified ACA or ACCA - exceptional qualified by experience candidates will be considered Previous experience gained in a practice environment - minimum four years (slightly less if Semi Senior) Ideally you will have some audit experience Be IT literate with sound MS Office and accounting software experience, ie Sage and Xero Hardworking, showing initiative and must be self-motivated Organised approach and ability to cope with repetitive tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Detail-orientated, accurate and diligent Works well under pressure and tight timelines and meet deadlines Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Accounts Senior £40,000 - £48,000 Brackley Full Time, Permanent We are recruiting for an Accounts Senior for a well-established, independent accountancy practice. The firm would consider an Accounts Semi Senior candidate and would offer a slightly lower than advertised salary. This is an approved training practice for both ICAEW an ACCA and the firm is happy to sign off training records. The successful candidate will receive 4% employers pension contribution and 28 days annual holiday inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to five working weeks after three continuous years, and then an additional day for each complete year, up to maximum of six weeks. This Accounts Senior vacancy offers excellent prospects and will be perfect for a motivated, driven individual with a strong desire to progress and utilize their knowledge and skills. You will be working on a varied and interesting client portfolio including some motor-racing related clients. Reporting to the partners and/or client portfolio managers, as Accounts Senior your responsibilities will include: Producing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, preparing accounts using IRIS Corporation and personal tax returns on IRIS Assisting with audits if desired to assist with audit clients You will also get involved in VAT, all tax returns and other accountancy duties on an ad-hoc basis Assisting with ad hoc duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the practice Please do apply if you can satisfy the following: Ideally be qualified or part qualified ACA or ACCA - exceptional qualified by experience candidates will be considered Previous experience gained in a practice environment - minimum four years (slightly less if Semi Senior) Ideally you will have some audit experience Be IT literate with sound MS Office and accounting software experience, ie Sage and Xero Hardworking, showing initiative and must be self-motivated Organised approach and ability to cope with repetitive tasks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Detail-orientated, accurate and diligent Works well under pressure and tight timelines and meet deadlines Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
