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Client Manager

Bennett And Game Recruitment

Greater London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

3 days ago
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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.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

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