Client Manager

ACCA Careers; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Ashford is recruiting a Client Manager for a large independent accountancy firm. The role blends accounting and tax responsibilities, with some audit exposure, and offers a generous salary, hybrid working, and regular bonuses.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, supervise junior staff, prepare financial statements, advise on tax compliance, liaise with auditors, and build strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA).
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax principles.
• Experience in managing client portfolios within professional services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in supervising and mentoring team members.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting and financial needs are met.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Provide advice and support on tax compliance and planning.
• Coordinate the completion of audits and liaise with external auditors when required.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards of work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as their main point of contact.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value to client services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and professional standards.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Accounting knowledge

Tax planning

Auditing experience

Communication

Mentoring & supervision

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Client Manager role with a large independent accountancy firm in Ashford. The position is a mix of accounts and tax (some experience of audit would be useful). Role offering generous salary, hybrid working and regular bonuses.

Client Details

Our client is a well established accountancy firm in Ashford. They are well known for their excellent staff retention and training and development. They offer generous salaries and offer bonuses twice per year.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting and financial needs are met.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Provide advice and support on tax compliance and planning.
• Coordinate the completion of audits and liaise with external auditors when required.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high standards of work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as their main point of contact.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value to client services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and professional standards.

Profile

• Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA).
• Strong knowledge of accounting and tax principles.
• Experience in managing client portfolios within professional services.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in supervising and mentoring team members.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position in Ashford.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Hybrid working.