Client Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in Harrow is hiring a Client Manager for their expanding team. The role involves managing client relationships, preparing financial statements, overseeing service delivery, and supporting team growth. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified with significant experience in a similar role, demonstrating strong leadership and analytical skills.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual leave increases by 1 day a year up to 25 days

Training and professional development

Scope for hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Statutory pension with NEST

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience, including 2+ years in a management position.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Supervise accounting department operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

IRIS Accounts Production

Sage Line 50

Sage Payroll

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Package and Benefits: £40,000 - £55,000 (DOE), 20 days holiday, stat pension, and more

Location: Harrow

Working hours: 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30

A highly successful firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Harrow, are hiring for a Client Manager, to join their expanding team. The firm provide accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services to businesses and individuals. They work closely with their clients and act for a broad range of business and personal clients.

They pride their practice on having both the technical and interpersonal skills to address each client's unique accounting needs and build lasting relationships.

They are seeking an experienced Client manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. This key role involves managing client relationships, preparing financial statements, developing new business, overseeing service delivery, and supporting team growth.

Client Manager Job Overview

• Manage a portfolio of key client accounts (i.e. manage relationships, communication and administration which includes billing)
• Prepare internal accounts and management reports for directors
• Oversee accounting department operations including planning and monitoring
• Review work of the team including accounts, tax returns, and more for companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Supervise a team of Accountants which includes experienced senior staff and assistant staff
• Prepare financial statements, tax computations and management report compilations for key clients
• Contribute to business development initiatives through networking, maintaining client satisfaction, and identifying new opportunities
• Lead client meetings and promptly respond to queries
• Oversee staff training and development needs
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure compliance with all accounting standards and tax regulations

Client Manager Job Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified with 5+ years' experience, including 2+ years in management position with similar responsibilities
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax, regulations, and practices
• Experienced using IRIS Accounts Production / Sage Line 50 / Sage Payroll
• Proficient with Xero, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Commercial acumen
• Strong time management and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Eligibility to work in UK without restriction

Client Manager Salary & Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual leave increased by 1 day a year up until 25 days
• Training and professional development
• Scope for hybrid working - office base preferred
• Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours
• Flexible working hours. Standard hours are 9am-5:30pm
• Statutory pension, with NEST

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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