Client Accountant Preston £28-34,000 per annum dependant on experience Our client, a small but well-respected Accountancy firm in Preston, is looking for a Client Accountant. You will own your own portfolio of clients and be their main day-to-day contact within the practice. You''ll build strong relationships, keep their records in good shape, and take responsibility for preparing high-quality accounts and tax work. You''ll also support Client Managers on larger or more complex clients, providing the underlying technical work they need to give advice and insight. What you''ll do Client work and relationships Act as the main point of contact for your own portfolio of clients Build positive, friendly relationships and provide a calm, helpful point of contact Answer day-to-day queries on bookkeeping, software and basic tax questions, referring more complex matters to a Client Manager where appropriate Help clients keep their records accurate and complete in FreeAgent or Xero Technical and compliance work Review and tidy bookkeeping prepared by clients and bookkeepers, ensuring the integrity of our clients data Prepare working papers and reconciliations (bank, control accounts, accruals/prepayments, fixed assets, etc.) Prepare draft statutory accounts for limited companies from trial balance, ready for review Prepare corporation tax computations and draft CT600s for review Prepare VAT returns, payroll submissions, and self-assessment tax returns as required Assist with ..... full job details .....