Client Account Manager (Practice)

ABLE BRIDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An impressive accounting firm is seeking a proactive Accounts Manager to join their expanding team. This unique owner-managed business offers a staff-focused culture, flexible hybrid working, and a generous salary package. In this role, you will provide accounting services to a diverse client base, mentor junior team members, and ensure efficient management of internal accounting processes. The firm prides itself on exceptional service delivery and seeks candidates who are dedicated to going the extra mile for clients. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Health insurance

Generous salary

Pension

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting practice.
• Qualified ACCA, CA, or CTA with strong client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting services for diverse clients.
• Mentor team members and oversee bookkeeping functions.
• Ensure timely invoicing and adherence to deadlines.

Skills

Accounting principles

Client management

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

ACCA

CA

CTA

Job description

The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to once again be working with a seriously impressive accounting firm in the recruitment of an accounts manager. The role has been the result of successive growth in client numbers, and they are at the point where they are having to turn business away.

Benefits include
A staff focused culture
Flexible working with hybrid working on offer
Life Assurance
Health insurance
Generous salary
Pension

The organisation is unique in that it is an owner managed business where the managing partner wants the staff to benefit from the profits that they generate.

You will report to the managing partner but will work closely with the practice manager in managing a small but expanding team.

The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide accounting services to a broad range of clients across a wide range of industries. You will also be expected to mentor team members who are currently working through their training contracts as well as having oversite on the bookkeeping function of the business.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Responsibility for the day-to-day management of work-in-progress ensuring that key deadlines are met.
Oversite or the client accounting department ensuring that work is distributed appropriately and that efficiencies are maintained.
Manage (in conjunction with the practice manager), the internal accounting processes are completed appropriately and that clients are invoiced in line with agreed terms.
Review of work completed by the department and assurance that procedures are followed.
Review employee productivity and analyse forecasts versus actual work completed.
Liaise with clients to gather an understanding of their requirements and their business.
Proactively seek opportunities to grow and expand the client portfolio.

The Requirements
We are expecting the successful applicant to be either ACCA, CA or CTA qualified and have a demonstrable track record of working within an accounting practice (5 years minimum). Our client is looking for a forward facing candidate who will proactively seek to engage with colleagues and clients alike, as such excellent communication skills are essential. The firm that we are working with take huge pride in their service delivery and seek candidates who go the extra mile for their clients. Applicants will be based in Edinburgh at least 3 days per week, however there is the prospect of working in other central Scotland locations.

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.