Client Manager

Michael Page (UK); Hale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy firm in Hale, UK, is seeking a qualified accountant to manage a client portfolio and provide high-quality, proactive services. The role involves accounts preparation, tax preparation, and mentoring trainees. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience, possesses strong communication skills, and is passionate about client service. The position offers a 37.5-hour work week and various employee benefits including increasing annual leave.

Benefits

Annual Leave increasing with service

Buy/sell holidays

TOIL system

Team monthly treats

Summer socials

CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in the accountancy practice sector covering accounts, tax, and general accountancy services.
• Passion for providing high-quality service to clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage own client portfolio and deliver a high-quality service.
• Build long-standing client relationships.
• Prepare accounts and offer mentorship.

Skills

Managing client portfolios

Communication skills

Tax preparation

Time management

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

• Independent Practice with family feel
• 120 employees across 3 offices

About Our Client

With around 120 staff across the 3 sites, this firm is very much an open door policy with the Directors leading from the front. After experiencing double digit growth YOY and more than half the board being female, this is truly a stand out firm who are continuing to grow.

Job Description

Main duties include:

• Managing your own client portfolio
• Working with the Directors and the wider team to provide a high quality, proactive service
• Building long standing client relationships
• Accounts preparation for sole trade/partnerships/limited company clients
• Reviewing trainee prepared accounts files, offering constructive feedback and mentorship
• Tax preparation for personal tax and corporation tax, with some basic tax planning
• Prioritising your workflow, communicating with your fellow managers, and sharing resources and knowledge where possible
• Take on the coordination and delivery of a full service to each client
• Identifying opportunities to expand our services with existing clients

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified by experience or ACA/ACCA qualified, with a background gained within the accountancy practice sector with skills across accounts, tax and wider ranging general accountancy practice services.
• Passionate about offering a high-quality service to clients
• Friendly, and able to communicate clearly to both your colleagues and clients.
• Have commercial awareness and great time management

What’s on Offer

• Working week 37.5hrs with core hours 10-4
• Lots of social
• Annual Leave increasing with service, buy/sell holidays
• TOIL system
• Team monthly treats
• Summer socials
• CPD