Lead Client Accountant
7 days ago
Glasgow
Our client is a growing professional services business supporting a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients. They are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Lead Client Accountant to join their expanding team. This is a senior, hands-on position focused on managing a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting services, and acting as a trusted advisor on complex financial and compliance matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, driving service excellence, and supporting business growth initiatives. The role would suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys client interaction, takes ownership of delivery, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Key Responsibilities • Client Portfolio Management, • Manage and develop a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors., • Act as the primary accounting contact for assigned clients., • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships., • Ensure high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction., • Identify opportunities to expand services and add value to client engagements., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless client experience. Accounting & Compliance, • Prepare and review statutory accounts in accordance with UK accounting standards., • Produce management accounts, reconciliations, journals, and supporting schedules., • Oversee compliance requirements including VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns, Companies House filings, and other statutory obligations., • Provide technical accounting guidance on complex matters., • Support clients operating across multiple entities and jurisdictions., • Ensure deadlines and service commitments are consistently achieved. Advisory & Technical Support, • Provide practical accounting and business advice to clients., • Support complex client projects and business initiatives., • Assist with onboarding new clients and designing service solutions., • Contribute technical expertise during proposal and business development activities when required., • Act as a technical resource for colleagues across the wider team. Team Collaboration, • Work closely with colleagues and external delivery partners to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently., • Review work prepared by junior team members and outsourced resources., • Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support where required., • Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements. Performance & Reporting, • Maintain accurate client records and workflow management systems., • Monitor delivery performance, risks, and client requirements., • Contribute towards agreed utilisation, retention, revenue, and client satisfaction targets., • Ensure strong governance and reporting across the client portfolio. What We're Looking For Essential, • ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification., • Minimum three years' post-qualified experience in a client-facing accounting role., • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, VAT, Corporation Tax, and statutory compliance requirements., • Experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities., • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Experience working with multi-entity structures and complex client portfolios., • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation., • Comfortable leveraging technology and modern tools to improve efficiency and client outcomes. Desirable, • Experience supporting international or multinational clients., • Exposure to group structures, consolidations, and multi-currency reporting., • Experience contributing to proposals, solution design, or new business opportunities., • Knowledge of cloud-based accounting platforms and practice management systems. The successful candidate will:, • Deliver consistently high-quality service to clients., • Build trusted client relationships and act as a valued advisor., • Maintain excellent technical standards and compliance accuracy., • Collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders., • Contribute to client retention, growth, and overall business success., • Drive efficiencies and support ongoing improvements within the finance function. JBRP1_UKTJ