Client Manager

Stockport Nub News; Stockport; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Health plan benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

Stockport Nub News is seeking an experienced Client Manager for its Stockport practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, deliver accounting, tax and advisory services, and work with Senior Managers and Directors on technical work and mentoring juniors.

The role involves overseeing accounts, tax compliance, and client relationships, with opportunities to contribute to team development in a growing firm.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong experience with Xero.
• Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous.
• Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders.
• Review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors.
• Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns.
• Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact.
• Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries.
• Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work.
• Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results.
• Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation.
• Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients.
• Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

People management

Mentoring

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Outlook

Excel

Word

Iris

Alpha

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Job description

Where

Stockport

What

Call Centre / Customer Service

Job Type

Permanent

Salary: 50000 Annual

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership.

The Role

As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders
• Review corporation tax computations and returns
• Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors
• Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns
• Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact
• Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries
• Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work
• Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results
• Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation
• Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients
• Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
• Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong experience with Xero
• Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
• Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research abilities

The package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced pension contributionsThe package
• Health plan benefits
• Flexible working options
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development