Client Manager

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in accounting is seeking a motivated individual to manage a diverse client portfolio. This exciting role involves overseeing client assignments, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with the latest accounting standards. With a focus on collaboration and efficiency, you will participate in strategic meetings with directors and take on internal projects. The company offers a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including generous leave and team-building events. If you're enthusiastic and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Additional 3 duvet days a year

4pm office finish on Fridays

Regular team events

Table tennis in the office

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Sage, Xero, and Receipt Bank.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio of limited company clients.
• Review and provide feedback on accounts and supporting files.

Skills

Bookkeeping packages (Sage, Xero, Receipt Bank)

Excel and data analysis techniques

VAT knowledge

Personal tax knowledge

IRIS accounts suite knowledge

Audit exposure

Written and spoken English

Enthusiasm and self-motivation

Job description

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Our client is a highly successful accounting practice based near Romford, East London (10 mins from Stratford) with a continually growing team,. Our client base is hugely varied and includes clients in sectors from tech start-ups, property investment companies, wholesalers, retailers, consultants, large group companies and non-listed PLCs.

Job role:

• Manage a client portfolio of limited company clients allocated based on the experience of the candidate.
• Allocation of client assignments and team members on the work planner
• Review and feedback of accounts and supporting file
• Be part of a management team responsible for the efficiencies and mentoring of the accounts department
• Budgeting and WIP management of client portfolio
• Weekly meetings and reporting with Directors
• Ensure technically up to date with the latest accounting and tax aspects
• Taking on small short-term internal projects as they arise

Salary/Benefits:

• Very competitive
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional 3 duvet days a year
• 4pm office finish on Fridays
• Regular team events
• Table tennis in the office

Requirements:

• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Sage, Xero and Receipt Bank
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques
• Good level of knowledge of VAT, rules and schemes
• A good level of personal tax knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of IRIS accounts suite would be advantageous
• Some previous audit exposure would be advantageous
• Superb written and spoken English
• Must be highly enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Can work as part of a team or independently