Client Manager

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting practice near Romford, East London is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant to manage a portfolio of limited company clients. Responsibilities include the review of accounts, handling client queries, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and unique perks such as a 4pm office finish on Fridays and regular team events. Enthusiasm and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential. Knowledge of bookkeeping packages like Sage and Xero is necessary.

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

• ACCA / ACA qualified.
• Superb written and spoken English.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio of limited company clients.
• Review and provide feedback on accounts.
• Day-to-day handling of client queries.

Skills

Knowledge of bookkeeping packages

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

ACCA / ACA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

Receipt Bank

IRIS accounts suite

Job description

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.
• Day-to-day client queries.
• 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

• ACCA / ACA qualified
• 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
• The ability to drive would be useful

01702 567 302