Job Description

The Opportunity

This role sits at the heart of Bluewater's Virtual Finance Office.

As a Client Accountant, you will own the accuracy, timeliness, and clarity of financial reporting for a portfolio of clients. You will ensure clients not only receive reliable numbers, but also understand what those numbers mean.

This is a client-facing delivery ownership role.

What's in it for you?

Generous salary package of 35k - 45k (depending on experience) Up to 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 days over Christmas and new year Pension scheme contributions and professional subscriptions paid Free parking space near the office Hybrid working for work-life balance
A collaborative and innovative team culture

Quarterly team activities Real opportunities for career progression

Role Purposes:

To take full ownership of operational finance delivery for assigned clients, ensuring clean month-end close, high-quality reporting, and confident explanation of results.

Your Role

Financial Delivery & Control

Own month-end close for assigned clients Prepare/review rec packs, ledgers, accruals, prepayments, WIP, and journals Maintain up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations Prepare and review management accounts Review VAT, CIS, and payroll outputs Review and approve payment runs

Client Communication & Presentation

Present management accounts to clients Explain variances, trends, and performance drivers clearly Prepare written summaries and commentary Respond confidently to client finance queries

Quality Oversight & Team Support

Oversee bookkeeping quality and timelines Review Finance Associate and Assistant output Resolve issues early and constructively Escalate judgement matters appropriately

Insight & Commercial Awareness

Identify risks, issues, and anomalies proactively Highlight patterns and drivers to Finance Partners Support Finance Partners by preparing clear insights

About You:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalist At least 5 years' experience in practice or industry Confident reviewing others' work Comfortable explaining financial information clearly

What Success Looks Like

Month-end delivery is calm and predictable Clients understand their numbers and trust the process Finance Partners rely on your outputs without re-checking

Progression Path

Client Accountant ? Senior Client Accountant ? Finance Partner

Why Join Bluewater?

At Bluewater, we're a fast-growing, tech-driven firm passionate about helping clients in the property and construction sectors achieve their goals. Starting as a one-person venture, we've expanded to a team of 8, with ambitious plans to triple in size over the next five years. Joining us means you'll be part of a flexible, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and as we grow, so will your opportunities for career progression and leadership within the firm.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person