Client Manager

Rob Emsley Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Rob Emsley Specialist Accountancy Practice Recruitment is working with a highly regarded firm in Exeter to appoint a Manager who can take responsibility for a client portfolio, supervise and mentor a small team, and drive high-quality service.

You will review and prepare year-end financial statements and tax returns, be involved in business advisory work and tax planning, and develop junior staff while delivering clear, proactive client communication.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or nearing completion.
• Strong technical accounting skills in a practice environment.
• Experience managing client portfolios and supervising staff.
• Experience reviewing year-end financial statements and tax returns.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee delivery of services.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of staff.
• Review and prepare year-end financial statements and tax returns for clients.
• Involve in business advisory work and tax planning for clients.
• Develop junior staff through coaching and feedback.

Skills

Client management

Team supervision

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Hands-on accounting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior who is ready to take the next step into management, or perhaps you are a Manager already but looking to fast track your career within a more progressive firm? If so then this could be the role for you...

Rob Emsley has been engaged by a very well respected and high performing firm to find their next recruit, a Manager who can take responsibility for a portfolio of clients whilst supervising and mentoring a small team.

This role will see you dealing with all aspects of client management, as well as taking a hands‑on role in reviewing and preparing year end financial statements and tax returns for a varied client portfolio. You will also be involved in business advisory work and tax planning, along with looking after and developing junior staff within the firm.

This role would fit a fully or very nearly qualified ACA or ACCA with very strong technical accounting skills, a strong track record in a practice environment, and the interpersonal skills to manage extensive client interaction.

This firm offers an excellent working environment, study and CPD support where appropriate, hybrid and flexible working options and fast track career paths for high performers.