Client Manager

TN United Kingdom; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Client Manager to join their Accounts department. This role involves preparing and reviewing client accounts, planning audits, and managing tax work, all while providing exceptional service to clients across various sectors. With a focus on teamwork and efficiency, you'll delegate tasks and support junior staff, ensuring high-quality outcomes. The firm offers a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, including generous holiday allowances, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about accountancy and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

36 days holiday including bank/public holidays

Option to buy/sell holiday days

Employee assistance program

Life assurance cover

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced parental pay

Paid volunteer time

Company-wide social days

Free beverages and fruit

Access to electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong background in accounts, general tax, and business advisory.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of client accounts and tax work.
• Planning and completion of audits and holding client meetings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Efficiency

Client Management

Supervision

Business Advisory

Education

Post-Qualified Experience in Accountancy

Tools

Xero

Sage

Iris

QuickBooks

Job description

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Michael Page is working with this Accountancy firm to recruit a Client Manager for their Accounts department. Their clients come from various industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and consultancy. As part of a larger network, this practice maintains a family feel while retaining a corporate identity.

Job Description

The Client Manager will be responsible for:

1. Preparation and review of client accounts
2. Planning and completion of audits
3. Preparation and review of tax work (VAT returns and corporate tax returns)
4. Holding client meetings, either virtually or face-to-face
5. Delegating work efficiently to the team to ensure proper management of planners
6. Tracking billing targets and monitoring deadlines
7. Working with Xero, Sage, Iris, and QuickBooks
8. Reporting to the Partner and assisting junior staff within the team

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience in an accountancy practice
• Excellent communication, organization, efficiency, and a positive attitude
• Strong background in accounts, general tax, and business advisory
• Experience in supervising and training staff
• Confidence in dealing with clients to provide high-quality service

What's on Offer

• 36 days holiday inclusive of bank/public holidays and Christmas closure
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday
• Employee assistance program including life support, legal information, bereavement support, medical information, CBT, and managerial support
• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay
• Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
• Long service enhancements to pension contributions and holiday entitlement
• Company-wide social days
• Free tea, coffee, juice, and fruit
• Eye tests
• Quarterly social/meals budget (£10 per person)
• Payment of annual subscription fees
• Dress for your diary
• Opportunity to attend networking events
• Access to electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards: additional days holiday at 5 and 10 years (up to 38 days total)
• Long service awards: additional 1% employer pension contribution at 5 and 10 years (up to 7%)