Client Account Manager

Linsco; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Client Account Manager to support their commercial team. You will manage client accounts across various construction projects, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and experience in a similar role within the construction industry. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career development and training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Good numeracy and financial administration skills.
• Experience in an admin role within the construction industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue client invoice requests and applications for payment.
• Track client payments and assist in credit control.
• Maintain organised records of client contracts and compliance documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Financial administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

COINS

Sage

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Client Account Manager

Location: Wakefield

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Type: Full time / permanent

Are you an an amibitious and driven commerical administrator or client account manager lookign for a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you!

Role and Company:

Linsco are delighted to be supporting one of our long-standing clients, a nationally recognised specialist in masonry and building facades. Delivering exceptional quality across commercial, high-end residential and rail projects, they continue to grow and reinforce their reputation as a contractor of choice for demanding projects.

On the back of this continued success, the company are looking for driven and energetic Client Account Manager to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will provide financial and administrative support to the Commercial Team in managing client accounts across construction projects.

This role will ensure all quotations, applications for payment, invoices, and contractual documentation are accurate, timely, and compliant, while also maintaining professional communication with clients and supporting the wider commercial team in day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue client invoice requests to the accounts team, applications for payment, and variation documentation in line with contracts.
• Track client payments, retentions, and reconciliations, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Assist in credit control by monitoring outstanding balances and following up with clients professionally.
• Assist Quantity Surveyors with the preparation of applications, valuations, and supporting documentation.
• Support CIS compliance and ensure required information is processed accurately.
• Maintain organised records of client contracts, correspondence, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure client-facing paperwork, including insurance certificates, health & safety documents, RAMS, and drawings, are up to date and properly filed.
• Prepare reports for the Commercial Manager and senior management on client account status.
• Provide administrative support during client meetings, including agendas, minutes, and document packs.
• Act as a first point of contact for client account queries relating to billing and documentation.
• Support the Commercial Team in maintaining professional, consistent communication with clients.

What you’ll need

• Strong organisational and time-management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good numeracy and financial administration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and construction/accounting software (e.g., COINS, Sage, or similar).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with clients, site teams, and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Ideally have previous experience in an admin role within the construction industry.
• Familiarity with client billing, applications for payment, and retention processes.
• Understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) compliance is advantageous.
• Experience supporting a commercial team or quantity surveying function is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, specialist projects in a fast paced construction environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and professional team environment.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more, please apply online today, attaching a copy of your current CV.

Due to the vast number of applications that we receive, it is not possible for us to contact all applicants; therefore, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear anything back within 7 days of submitting your application, you have unfortunately not been selected.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence