Client Manager

HR GO Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting practice in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Client Manager to analyse client business and tax affairs, manage interactions, and oversee technical staff work. Candidates must have proven client management experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in client management within an accounting or professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and tax (corporate and personal).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse clients' business and tax affairs for tailored service.
• Manage client interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Review technical work produced by staff and identify training needs.
• Resolve client queries and improve procedures.
• Ensure client work is completed within budget.
• Monitor client accounts for timely payments.
• Identify opportunities for additional planning work.

Skills

Client management experience

Technical knowledge of accounting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About Us

We are a professional accounting practice committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. We pride ourselves on our technical expertise, proactive client management, and dedication to maintaining the highest standards. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Client Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyse clients business and tax affairs to ensure they receive professional, timely, and tailored service, including pre-year-end planning, management information, and ongoing advice.
2. Manage client interactions with the practice, ensuring access to all relevant services and specialists, and maintaining accurate, accessible client records.
3. Review technical work produced by staff, including bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll reports, management accounts, financial accounts, and corporate and personal tax returns. Ensure errors are corrected and identify training or support needs.
4. Resolve client queries and issues, keeping the Managing Director and other managers informed of complaints to maintain records and improve procedures.
5. Ensure client work is completed within budget, fees are raised appropriately, additional time is billed, and expected profit levels are achieved.
6. Monitor client accounts to ensure timely payment, advise on clients in financial difficulty, and follow procedures for prepayment and fee notifications.
7. Identify opportunities for one-off planning work and commission the appropriate specialists to deliver high-quality advice.
8. Identify clients at risk of leaving the practice and notify the Managing Director and Money Laundering Reporting Officer to allow recovery or proper de-registration.
9. Highlight problems in account production or procedures and liaise with management to resolve issues and improve systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience in client management within an accounting or professional services environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and tax (corporate and personal).
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, review, and support a team of staff effectively.
• Proactive approach to identifying client needs and practice improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience