Client Manager

ACCA Careers; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Paid overtime

Hybrid work arrangement

Home-based (1 day/week in office)

Job summary

ACCA Careers in East Grinstead is seeking a Client Manager to lead a portfolio of accounting and finance clients in a permanent role.

You will advise on financial reporting, tax compliance and business planning, review financial statements, and build trusted client relationships in a hybrid work environment with one day in the office weekly.

This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000, a supportive team, and opportunities to progress within a professional services firm.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Experience managing client relationships in professional services.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple clients.
• Proactive problem-solving and client-focused solutions.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring high standards of accounting and finance deliverables.
• Provide expert advice on financial reporting, tax compliance, and business planning.
• Review and prepare financial statements with regulatory accuracy.
• Handle self assessment and corporate tax returns.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes with innovative solutions.
• Ensure deadlines and client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver seamless services.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualifications

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The role of Client Manager within the professional services industry focuses on managing client relationships and delivering high-quality accounting and finance solutions. Based in East Grinstead, this permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to lead and support a portfolio of clients while ensuring their financial needs are met.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established firm within the accountancy industry, known for providing tailored accounting and finance solutions. As a medium-sized company, they pride themselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment for their employees.

Description

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting and finance needs are met to a high standard.
• Provide expert advice on financial reporting, tax compliance, and business planning.
• Review and prepare financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Self assessment and corporate tax returns.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by acting as a trusted advisor.
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and offer innovative solutions.
• Ensure deadlines and client expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver comprehensive and seamless services.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and industry best practices.

A Successful Client Manager Should Have

• Professional qualifications in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships within the professional services industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with clients effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client accounts.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering client-focused solutions.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial tools.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• A supportive work environment in East Grinstead.
• Role can be majority based from home (1 day per week in the office).
• Bonus scheme.
• Paid overtime (during busy periods of the year).