Client Manager

Reed; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 20 Practice in Newbury is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will manage client portfolios, support Directors, and mentor junior staff. Requirements include 3 years post-qualification experience ideally in a practice environment. This role offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including private healthcare and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Private healthcare and Wellbeing Programme

Premium gym discount

Life assurance during service (4 x salary)

Qualifications

• 3 years post-qualified experience or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a practice environment.
• Essential knowledge of Microsoft Office and Accounting Software.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Liaising with clients to address queries and discuss accounts.
• Assist and mentor trainees and junior team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software Packages

Mentorship

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualified

3 years post-qualified experience

Tools

Digita Suite

SAGE

QuickBooks

Xero

Virtual Cabinet

Job description

Overview

Reed Practice are proud to be working with a top 20 Practice who are looking to recruit into their esteemed team. Due to continued growth and success, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Client Manager based in their Newbury office.

The Client Manager will assist the Directors in managing their portfolio of company, partnership and sole trader clients. This role would ideally suit candidates with at least three years experience after qualifying with ACCA or ICAEW.

Responsibilities

• Review of accounts for limited companies (non audit), partnerships and sole traders
• Review of personal and partnership tax computations
• Liaising and meeting with clients where appropriate to clear queries and discuss accounts and tax position
• Support the Directors with managing their portfolios, including client onboarding and billing
• Assist, mentor and review work of trainees and junior team members
• Assisting clients and employees with VAT queries and any general queries they may have
• Maintain up to date knowledge of standards and legislation
• Maintain client relationships and support with any ad hoc queries
• Involvement in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Involvement in the annual appraisal process of accounts team members
• Overseeing the general running of the accounts department with other client managers

Applicants will have

• Essential: 3 years post qualified or qualified by experience
• Essential: Previous experience working in a practice environment
• Essential: Microsoft Office, Accounting Software Packages
• Desirable: Digita Suite, SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero, Virtual Cabinet

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Private healthcare and Wellbeing Programme
• Premium gym discount
• 24/7 GP access
• Life assurance during service (4 x salary)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Purchase extra holiday
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Pension and cycle to work salary sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Paid subscriptions
• Social events

Is this role for you? Then go on and apply now!