Accountant

Client Manager An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join its senior team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong practice experience who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and working closely with partners to deliver high-quality services.
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The Role The Client Manager will work closely with the Partners to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. The role involves overseeing accounts, tax and VAT work, supervising staff, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position would suit a motivated and commercially minded individual who is keen to contribute to the firm's ongoing growth and development.
Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a main point of contact alongside the Partners
Working closely with the Partners to manage client services and departmental workflow
Overseeing the preparation and completion of accounts, VAT returns and tax work
Reviewing work completed by accounts, VAT and tax teams and providing feedback to staff
Ensuring statutory deadlines are met and work is completed within budget
Coordinating work allocation, managing work in progress and monitoring productivity
Arranging and attending client meetings as required
Supervising follow-up of client documentation and signatures
Reviewing client fees annually and assisting with credit control where necessary
Overseeing billing for accounts and VAT work
Coordinating with the payroll department on directors' salaries and payroll-related matters
Supporting and mentoring staff, including training, appraisals and development
Assisting with recruitment and interviewing of new team members
Reviewing and implementing firm procedures relevant to the department
The role may also involve exposure to a range of additional areas, including P11Ds, audit, probate, trusts, doctors' superannuation, tax investigations, due diligence, and mortgage or loan applications.
The Ideal Candidate ACA or ACCA xrnqpay qualified
At least five years' experience at Senior Accountant level within an accountancy practice
Proven experience managing client portfolios and supervising staff
Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and compliance
Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets
Confident communicator with a strong client-focused approach
Proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to support business growth initiatives
What's on Offer A senior, varied role within a well-established practice
Close working relationship with Partners
Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to firm-wide growth
Long-term career progression for the right individual