Client Manager

Pro Talent; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity with a dynamic accountancy firm in Norwich for an experienced Client Manager. You will manage a client portfolio and support business growth while leading a team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of tax regulations. This role offers a chance to contribute to an innovative and fast-growing firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in an accountancy practice, preferably currently working in practice.
• Excellent working knowledge of FRS102, FRS102 section 1a and FRS105.
• Solid understanding of tax and ability to advise clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with support from a Junior.
• Prepare management accounts and tax returns.
• Review and sign off accounts.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Decision making

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Fully qualified in accountancy

Tools

Excel

TaxCalc

Xero

Job description

ProTalent are currently working with a successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Norwich to recruit a new Client Manager.

The firm:

• Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Norwich
• Diverse and loyal client base
• Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
• Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plan

The Client Manager role:

• As a Senior Client Manager, you will look after your own portfolio of clients, with support from a Junior
• Manage a team
• Support, drive and promote the business growth
• Liaise with new and existing clients
• Review and sign off accounts (some preparation of accounts will be required)
• Accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and charities
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Preparation of self-assessment tax returns
• Supporting clients in accounting and taxation issues
• Preparation of management accounts
• Support the company’s brand (social media etc.)
• Build strong team relationship skills
• Complete client services/tasks on time according to internal and external deadlines
• Work in line with company behaviours and organisational culture
• Deal with clients, suppliers, and other employees professionally at all times
• Allocate the appropriate amount of time to tasks (revenue generating activities)
• Prioritise activities according to company urgencies

The successful Client Manager candidate:

• Fully-Qualified with experience in an accountancy practice
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in practice (preferably currently working in practice)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to judge priorities and make decisions quickly
• Familiar with accounting packages (Excel, TaxCalc and Xero)
• Excellent working knowledge of FRS102, FRS102 section 1a and FRS105 is essential
• Solid understanding of tax and ability to advise clients
• Ability to solve problems, take responsibility and start adding value to the team immediately
• Able to work independently is a must

Thank you for your interest.