Client Services Accountant (Hybrid)

About the role

Join a leading international professional services firm as a Client Services Accountant. You will work hybrid (3 days in the Didcot office, 2 days remote) supporting a portfolio of up to four top‑tier clients, delivering high‑quality accounting and financial services.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, building long‑term relationships.
• Prepare year‑end statutory accounts from initial records to final filing.
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts, not merely reviewing others' work.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies and ensure accurate records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting for clients.
• Review bookkeeping records, monitor cash‑flow and manage incoming/outgoing payments.
• Process and review supplier invoices, accounts payable and payment records.
• Prepare or review VAT returns and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements.
• Identify client problems and propose appropriate financial solutions.
• Support and review the work of junior accountants and graduates.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice, client accounting or industry finance.
• Hands‑on experience preparing statutory and management accounts from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Experience investigating discrepancies and delivering accurate financial information.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Solid bookkeeping knowledge, including cash‑flow records, supplier invoices and VAT.
• Proven ability to manage client or stakeholder relationships.
• Clear communication skills for explaining accounting information to non‑finance stakeholders.

Required skills

• Statutory accounts preparation
• Management accounts preparation
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial analysis
• Bookkeeping
• VAT returns
• HMRC compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£30,000‑£52,000 per year)
• Comprehensive ACCA study support
• Training and professional development
• Additional employee benefits
• Hybrid working model with flexible start/finish times
• Clear progression path and exposure to top‑tier clients