Accounts Client Manager

TPF Recruitment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed accountancy firm based in Chatham, UK, is seeking a Client Manager or Accounts Senior. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients, prepare various tax returns, and support junior staff. Candidates should have ACA/ACCA qualifications and at least 5 years of experience in a practice. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 and a comprehensive benefits package within a 4.5-day work week.

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Negotiable salary range

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong background in accounts and tax services.
• Ability to handle a diverse range of client needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients reporting to the director.
• Prepare accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns.
• Review and assist the development of junior staff.
• Handle compliance tasks and client queries.
• Provide support on complex tax or planning tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Client Management

Service Delivery

Issue Resolution

Client Relationships

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage

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 your 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 4.5 day week!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for your own portfolio of clients reporting to the director.
• Undertaking 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 assisting them 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.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with a career background and strength within accounts and tax and all‑around general accountancy practice service delivery to a wide range of sole trade partnership and limited company clients developed within an accountancy practice environment.
• At least 5 years experience within practice.
• Experience of IRIS, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary 50,000 – 60,000 depending on experience and background, negotiable. A highly competitive benefits package is also on offer.
• Please apply for the vacancy or contact Tristan Finch.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Vacancy: 1
• Monthly Salary: 50,000 – 60,000
• Location: Chatham, England, UK

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Client Expectations
• Client Requirements
• Client Support
• Action Plans
• Issue Resolution
• Account Management
• Client Relationships
• Service Delivery
• Client Service
• Client Satisfaction
• Client Management
• Procedures
• Service Level Agreements
• New Clients