Client Accountant

Job Category: Finance
Job Type: Full Time Permanent Hybrid Working
Job Location: Colchester
Salary: £30000 to £40000

Location: Outskirts of Colchester (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Agilis Search is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and fast-paced accounting practice based on the outskirts of Colchester to recruit a talented finance professional for their Corporate Client Accounting Team.

This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with complex financial data, thrives on meeting deadlines, and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. The role would suit someone who loves spreadsheets, enjoys analysing data, and has strong experience in reconciliations and management accounting.

Working with a diverse portfolio of corporate clients, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bank reconciliations.
  • Preparation of prepayments and accruals.
  • Manual journal preparation and posting.
  • Payroll reconciliations.
  • Intercompany account reconciliations.
  • Maintenance of fixed asset registers.
  • Review of nominal ledger activity and departmental cost tracking.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations with supporting audit evidence.
  • Preparation of management accounts and financial commentary.
  • Group reporting using client-specific consolidation software.
  • Production of reports to support compliance requirements.
  • Assisting with internal and external audit queries.
  • Ensuring month-end deadlines are achieved accurately and on time.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a finance, accounting, or practice environment.
  • AAT Level 4 qualified, ACCA part-qualified, or studying towards ACCA/CIMA.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Xero.
  • Strong Excel skills, including advanced formulas and data analysis.
  • An understanding of currency transactions and international accounting.
  • Experience of intercompany accounting and group structures.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and challenge financial data.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
  • The confidence to work independently and manage your own workload.
  • Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

Desirable:

  • Microsoft Dynamics or Xero experience.
  • Previous experience within an accounting practice or outsourced finance environment.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary of £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • On-site gym.
  • Structured professional development plan tailored to your career ambitions.
  • Opportunity to work within a modern, forward-thinking practice.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.

 

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