Accountant – Client Services (Hybrid, Progression Path)

About the role

We are assisting a leading international professional services firm to recruit a Client Services Accountant. Based in Didcot with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days remote), the role offers a clear progression path and the chance to work with top‑tier clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to four clients as the primary accounting contact.
• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts from initial records to completion.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for clients.
• Review bookkeeping records, process supplier invoices and manage VAT returns.
• Monitor cash‑flow, incoming/outgoing payments and ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements.
• Assist and review the work of junior accountants and graduates.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, client accounting or a similar finance role.
• Hands‑on experience preparing statutory and management accounts from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and experience investigating discrepancies.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, cash‑flow management, supplier invoicing and VAT.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and explain accounting information clearly.

Required skills

• Statutory accounts preparation
• Management accounts preparation
• Budgeting and forecasting
• VAT return preparation
• Bookkeeping and cash‑flow management

What we offer

• Competitive salary £30,000‑£52,000 per year
• Comprehensive ACCA study support
• Professional development and training
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Clear progression path and exposure to top‑tier clients