Client Manager

Michael Page (UK); Northwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Manager to join their dynamic Accounts department. This role involves preparing and reviewing client accounts, planning audits, and managing tax work while ensuring high service levels. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant with excellent communication and organizational skills, capable of supervising a team and delivering exceptional client service. Enjoy a supportive work environment with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and their contributions.

Benefits

36 days holiday

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme - 5% employer contribution

Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Free tea, coffee, juice and fruit

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Company wide social days

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review client accounts and tax work.
• Plan and complete audits while managing client meetings.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Efficiency

Client Management

Supervisory Skills

Tax Knowledge

Business Advisory

Education

Qualified Accountant (2+ years experience)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Iris

Quickbooks

Job description

• High potential offering
• Hybrid working

About Our Client

Michael Page are working with this Accountancy firm to recruit a Client Manager for their Accounts department. Their clients range from a variety of different industries such as agriculture, manufacturing and consultancy. Being part of a larger network, this Practice holds a family feel whilst keeping a corporate identity.

Job Description

The Client Manager will be required to take part in the following:

1. Preparation and review of Client accounts
2. Planning to 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 planners are managed correctly
6. Tracking billing targets and monitoring deadlines
7. Working with Xero, Sage, Iris and Quickbooks
8. Reporting to the Partner and assisting juniors within the team

The Successful Applicant

* An experienced accountant with a minimum of 2 years' post qualified experience of working in an accountancy practice
* A great communicator, organised, efficient and a positive attitude
* A strong background of accounts, general tax, and business advisory
* Experience of supervising and training staff
* Confidence in dealing with all clients to give a high level of service.

What's on Offer

• 36 days holiday inclusive of bank/public holidays and Christmas closure
• Bonus scheme
• Option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday
• Flexible working
• Employee assistance programme (which includes; Life support, Legal information, Bereavement support, Medical Information, CBT & Managerial Support)
• Pension scheme - 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Recruitment Referral scheme
• Client Referral scheme
• Paid volunteer time and an annual charitable donation on your behalf
• Long service enhancements to employer pension contribution and holiday entitlement
• Company wide social days
• Free tea, coffee, juice and fruit
• Bright Exchange staff discounts
• Eye tests
• Quarterly team budget £10 per person for socials/meals
• 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 a maximum of 38 days)
• Long service awards - additional 1% employer pension contribution at 5 and 10 years (up to a maximum of 7%)