Croydon
• Qualified ACA / ACCA / ICAS or equivalent, • Ful UK Driving Licence, • knowledge of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, Payroll, NI and CGTQualified Accountant – Client-Facing Practice RoleLocation: South East London (East Croydon – monthly office visit once established)Salary: £60,000 + Company Car + Expenses + BenefitsType: Full-time, PermanentWorking style: Hybrid (field-based, client visits, home working when not in meetings)About the Role We are currently working with a long-established and fast-growing accountancy practice supporting over 3,500 small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. This is a unique opportunity for a Qualified Accountant who enjoys the client-facing side of accountancy and is confident discussing financial information directly with business owners. Rather than preparing accounts, this role focuses on reviewing draft accounts prepared by a central back office team and discussing them with clients in a clear, approachable, and practical way. You will be the key point of contact for clients, helping them understand their accounts and providing reassurance, clarity, and continuity year on year.Key Responsibilities, • Meeting small business clients to discuss draft year-end accounts, • Delivering client meetings in person (at client premises), via Zoom, or telephone, • Acting as the main point of contact for allocated clients throughout the year, • Communicating amendments and queries between UK clients and overseas technical teams, • Ensuring clients feel confident, informed, and supported in their financial position, • Working to scheduled diaries organised by the internal team, • Providing daily reporting updates as requiredAbout the Clients You will be working with a broad portfolio of small and independent businesses, including:, • Retail shops, • Restaurants and cafés, • Hairdressers and salons, • Pharmacies and newsagents, • Contractors and wholesalersAbout You We are looking for a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / ICAS or equivalent) with at least 10 years’ post-qualified experience. The most successful individuals in this role typically have:, • Strong ability to communicate complex financial information in a simple, reassuring way, • Confidence working directly with business owners in a client-facing capacity, • A personable, grounded approach – able to build trust quickly, • A background in small to medium practice environments, • The ability to balance professionalism with approachability depending on the client situation This role is not suited to those who prefer to remain purely technical or behind the scenes – it requires someone who is comfortable being the face of the accounts and engaging directly with clients.Key Requirements, • ACA / ACCA / ICAS qualified (or equivalent), • Minimum 10 years post-qualified experience, • Full UK driving licence, • Working knowledge of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, Payroll, NI and CGT, • Comfortable meeting clients regularly across different locationsWorking Model & Support, • Client meetings fully scheduled for you, • Draft accounts prepared by central technical team, • Company car provided, • Laptop, mobile, printer and full business support provided, • Hybrid working when not on client visits, • Monthly visit to East Croydon office once establishedWhy This Role? This is a long-term opportunity within a growing and established practice that places strong emphasis on client relationships and service quality. You will be joining a structured but people-focused environment where no two days are the same.