Client Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager to manage client relationships and oversee the preparation of accounts and tax documentation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in accountancy, a minimum of 10 years of experience, and possess excellent leadership skills. The role offers a salary range of £50,000-£60,000 with various benefits, including professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Statutory pension contribution

Sick pay

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in practice.
• Minimum of 10 years accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical expertise in accounts preparation and tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and act as the primary contact.
• Oversee preparation and review of accounts and tax documents.
• Provide proactive tax planning and business advice.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounts preparation

Tax planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Sage

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Education

CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Account Manager

Location: Central London (Hammersmith)

Working hours: Full time, permanent, 9am-6pm

Package: 50,000-60,000

A multi-office, medium-sized accountancy practice in Central London is hiring for a Senior Accounts Manager to join their growing team. Offering up to 60k, with a wide range of progression routes and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as the primary contact for all accounting and tax matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations in compliance with HMRC and Companies House deadlines.
• Provide clients with proactive advice on tax planning strategies, business structuring, and financial decision-making.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor junior accountants, ensuring professional development and maintaining high technical standards.
• Monitor workflow, budgets, and deadlines to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and profitably.
• Review the quality of work delivered to clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to firm-wide quality benchmarks.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling value-added services, contributing to client retention and business growth.
• Act as the escalation point for complex client queries, providing expert solutions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry changes, ensuring full compliance in client deliverables.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, networking events, and professional forums to enhance client relationships and promote services.

Qualifications

• CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in practice.
• A minimum of 10 years accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical expertise in accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, and personal tax.
• Proven track record of managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience supervising junior staff.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to identify new opportunities and contribute to business development.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary dependant on experience, ranging from 50,000-60,000
• Statutory pension contribution, and sick pay
• Progression routes, and collaborative office culture
• Statutory holiday allowance plus
• Continuous professional development and training

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.