Accounts Client Manager

TPF Recruitment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm of chartered accountants in Chatham is looking for a Client Manager to handle a portfolio of clients, including sole traders and companies. The role involves preparing accounts and tax returns, as well as mentoring junior staff. The practice offers a flexible work week, making it an excellent opportunity for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a portfolio of clients.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations.
• Ability to mentor and review junior staff's work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and report to the director.
• Prepare accounts, tax returns, and compliance tasks.
• Review the work of junior staff and assist in their development.
• Handle day-to-day client queries and support complex tax tasks.

Skills

Client management

Tax compliance

Experience with accounting software

Tools

Sage

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Client Manager or experienced Accounts Senior to join a highly reputable firm of chartered accountants based in Chatham, Kent Our client is a long established practice who provides a wide array of accounting services to a mixed portfolio of clients across the South East. As a client Manager, you will have you own client allocation of sole trader, limited companies and LLPs, which will be moulded around your experience and interests. There is an opportunity to work in audit too, but this is not a prerequisite. The practice also works a day week! As an example of responsibilities, your position will include :

• Responsible for your own portfolio of clients, reporting to the director.
• Undertaking for compliance tasks for your clients, including preparation of accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Reviewing the work of more junior staff members and assistingthem with their development.
• Undertaking book-keeping, VAT returns and management accounts for clients using Sage, Excel, Xero, QuickBooks and other packages.
• Acting as first point of call for clients on day-to-day queries and supporting the director on more complex tax or planning tasks.