Account Practice Manager

Liberty Sky Recruitment; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Sky Recruitment is searching for an experienced Account Practice Manager to join their leadership team. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse client portfolio, develop and lead a team, and contribute to the firm's commercial success.

The ideal candidate will hold ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualifications, possess strong client management, team leadership, and business development skills, and have experience in an accountancy practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Acting as the main contact for client accounts and advisory.
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns, and financial statements.
• Leading, coaching, and developing junior and senior team members.
• Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Building long-term client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to expand client engagements.
• Supporting the firm's growth strategy through networking.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Business development

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Account Practice Manager to join our leadership team and take responsibility for a diverse client portfolio while supporting the growth of the business. This Account Practice Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead and develop a team, build strong client relationships and contribute to the commercial success of the practice. The successful Account Practice Manager will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent people management and business development skills

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) who enjoys balancing client management, team leadership and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.
• Acting as the main point of contact for client accounts and advisory matters.
• Reviewing accounts, tax returns and financial statements.
• Leading, coaching and developing junior and senior team members.
• Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to expand existing client engagements.
• Supporting the firm's growth strategy through networking and business development activities.
• Attending breakfast networking events, seminars and local business functions.
• Contributing to the acquisition of new clients and revenue growth

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience winning new business and converting opportunities into clients.
• A strong local professional network.
• Experience attending networking events, breakfast clubs, seminars and business development meetings.
• Confidence presenting and representing a professional services firm externally.

Benefits;

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual salary review
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash Plan
• Group Income Protection
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 6% employer contribution)
• 10 days paid sick leave
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Account Practice Manager to join a supportive firm that values its people and offers genuine career progression alongside an attractive benefits package.

Whether your strengths lie in client portfolio management, team leadership, business development, or a combination of all three, this Account Practice Manager opportunity offers an excellent platform for an experienced practice professional looking to make a significant impact