Accountancy Practice Client Manager

TPF Recruitment; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking Chartered Accountants firm in Sidcup for a Client Manager role. You will work with Partners, manage a diverse client portfolio across industries, and drive future progression within a supportive team.

The role offers autonomy, ongoing professional development, and a friendly, collaborative environment in a modern Sidcup office. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of SME/owner-managed clients.
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge across owner-managed businesses.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach with a passion for client service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME/owner-managed clients.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Review corporation tax returns and oversee personal tax where required.
• Prepare and review management accounts.
• Provide business advisory support.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT work by junior staff.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve service and drive business development.

Skills

Portfolio management experience

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking to take the next step in your career with a forward thinking and highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants?

We're recruiting on behalf of a fantastic, well established accountancy practice in Sidcup that continues to grow through both reputation and client demand. This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager to join a friendly, ambitious team where you'll enjoy genuine autonomy, a varied client portfolio and clear opportunities for future progression.

Working closely with the Partners, you'll manage your own portfolio of owner managed businesses across a wide range of industries, becoming a trusted adviser and building long term relationships with your clients.

As a Client Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner managed business clients.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts.
• Reviewing corporation tax returns and overseeing personal tax compliance where required.
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts.
• Providing business advice and supporting clients with their day to day financial matters.
Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT work completed by junior team members.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Identifying opportunities to improve client service and support business development.

Requirements

We're looking for candidates who have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or qualified by experience with strong practice experience).
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge across owner managed businesses.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• A proactive approach and genuine passion for delivering outstanding client service.

Benefits

• £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent career progression within a growing and ambitious firm.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Modern offices in a convenient Sidcup location.

If you're looking to join a firm where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you'll have the opportunity to develop your career while working with an impressive and varied client base, we'd love to hear from you.