Client Manager

Michael Page (UK); Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Chester seeks a Client Manager with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in accountancy. This role involves audit planning, client engagement, and team supervision, with opportunities for future partnership. The firm prides itself on a friendly work environment and offers hybrid working options.

Benefits

Professional subscriptions paid

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Modern office with technology investment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience in audit processes and client management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead audits including task allocation and supervision.
• Act as main client contact, maintaining relationships and addressing queries.
• Review team work and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Client engagement

Audit planning

Team supervision

Strategic financial advice

Education

Post-qualification experience in accountancy

Job description

This role involves Audit & Accounts, client liaison, account management, and business development. You will work under an experienced team of Partners and have the autonomy to drive your own development.

Client Details

The firm has multiple offices across the North West, specializing in accounting, audit, business advice, and tax. As part of the Top 100 accounting firms, there are opportunities to engage in wider projects and develop your career. This office is based in Chester.

Description

• Planning and Leading Audits
  • Develop audit plans, scopes, and timelines.
  • Allocate tasks and supervise audit teams.
  • Ensure audits are conducted according to relevant standards.
• Client Engagement
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Address client queries and provide strategic financial advice.
• Review and Reporting
  • Review the work of your team.
  • Prepare and present reports to clients and senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.

Profile

The ideal Client Manager will have a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice, including exposure to audit.

This role is highly client-facing in a fast-growing company with future partnership opportunities.

Job Offer

• Salary banding: £50,000 - £65,000
• The firm is described as "very personable," where "you do not feel like just a number," and the partners and management are friendly and approachable.
• Technology investment and a new office environment.
• Hybrid working with an option to work one day from home.
• Professional subscriptions paid for and other CPD opportunities.