Client Manager

Armstrong Knight; Ilford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a qualified accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio, focusing on preparation of accounts, tax computations, and enhancing client relationships. The successful candidate will benefit from a flexible work culture, alongside opportunities for additional training and professional development.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Several years post-qualified experience in accountancy.
• Experience managing a client portfolio is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio, preparing accounts and tax computations.
• Advise on bookkeeping systems and provide Sage support.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Management accounting

Business advisory service

Accounts preparation

Taxation

Client relationship management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Job description

The firm boasts a diverse portfolio of clients’ from smaller owner-managed businesses through to leading regional organisations, providing dedicated support and advice in all aspects of their clients’ accounting, business and taxation needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Taking full responsibility for your own client portfolio, the successful candidate will proactively manage client expectations whilst focussing on excellent quality of service, responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparation of management accounts
• Advising clients on bookkeeping and accounting systems and controls
• Provide Sage support and training to client including advising on Sage installation
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations
• Calculation of tax liability for individuals and companies
• Company secretarial work
• Management of client audits (although this is not essential it can be incorporated into the portfolio)

You will be expected to build and maintain strong client relationships, working closely with these businesses to provide a high level accounting service.

Skills and Qualities

The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified and will have gained a number of year’s post qualified experience working within the accountancy profession. Experience of managing your own portfolio of clients would be beneficial along with knowledge of management accounting, business advisory service, accounts preparation, taxation and potentially audit.

The business can offer an element of flexibility for client work dependent upon experience, however additional training and support will also be provided.