Accounts Manager (Accountancy Practice)

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Client Manager for their Loughton office. The role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, hybrid working arrangements, and numerous benefits including 25 days holiday, a wellbeing allowance, and promotion prospects. Ideal for individuals with ACA/ACCA qualifications and a strong background in portfolio management within Mid-Tier Practices, this position emphasizes the importance of client satisfaction and team leadership.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum

Paid birthday off

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Flexible/agile working environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a portfolio of clients.
• Extensive experience in statutory and management accounts.
• Candidates must possess a car and a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage client assignments ensuring client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients on expectations, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead and mentor team members for their professional development.
• Identify business opportunities for firm growth.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables with minimal review points.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Portfolio management

Statutory accounts expertise

Team management

Strong VAT knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Sage

CCH

Job description

Position: Client Manager
Location: Loughton
Package: Salary depending on experience phone number removed), hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and wellbeing allowance
Working Hours: Monday - Friday , 9am-5:30pm

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Accounts Manager/Client Manager, to join a growing top 100 practice in their Loughton office. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable medium sized firm, who can offer continuous progression, and exposure to an interesting portfolio of clients

This role offers some fantastic benefits, including pay from 50-60k, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing allowance, promotion opportunities, and more. The role is well suited to an Assistant Manager looking to step up into management, or an already experienced manager, looking to further themselves in a reputable firm

Accounts Manager Job Overview

• Plan and manage client assignments, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients to set expectations, budgets, and timelines, and ensure they are met.
• Lead, mentor, and review team members, providing feedback and supporting professional development.
• Identify business opportunities and contribute to firm growth.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables with minimal review points.
• Conduct milestones, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals on time.
• Perform other duties necessary for effective role execution.

Accounts Manager Job Requirements

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with good technical competence.
• Proven track record of portfolio management.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English.
• Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice is essential.
• Experience of managing and developing a team is essential.
• Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards.
• IT literate with experience with Xero, CaseWare, Sage and CCH an advantage.
• Strong VAT knowledge.
• Candidates must have a car & a clean driving licence.

Accounts Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependant on experience, ranging from 50,000 - 60,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Excellent career opportunities in a well-respected growing Accountancy Firm
• Flexible/agile working & a strong ethos to support wellbeing
• Prospects for promotion to Partnership could be available for outstanding candidates
• Opportunity to get involved in various social, charitable and environmental initiatives.
• Wellbeing allowance of 400 per annum
• Paid Birthday off
• Paid volunteering day
• Pension scheme- Employer pension scheme, company contribution increases with length of service.