Client Manager - Accountancy Practice

Additional Resources; Waterlooville; Hybride; GBP 54 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave and sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Regular team socials and employee ev­e

Résumé du poste

Additional Resources is seeking a Client Manager (Accountant) to join an accountancy practice delivering accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to small businesses.

You will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee a small accounting team and provide technical guidance, compliance support and accountancy advice. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role with two days work-from-home and a salary of £53,500–£58,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Full membership of a recognised chartered accountancy body (ACCA/ACA or equivalent).
• Approximately 5 years of accountancy practice experience with a varied client portfolio.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing and checking statutory accounts and tax returns.

Responsabilités

• Manage preparation, review and submission of accounts and tax returns for various client structures.
• Supervise and support a small accounting team and oversee workloads.
• Provide technical guidance, training and development to team members.

Connaissances

Client management

Team supervision

Tax planning

Financial reporting

Communication

Formation

ACCA/ACA membership

Outils

Xero

QuickBooks

Description du poste

An opportunity has arisen for a Client Manager (Accountant) to join an accountancy practice providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to small businesses.

As a Client Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee a small accounting team and provide technical guidance, compliance support and accountancy advice.

This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role, with the option to work from home two days a week offering a salary range of £53,500 - £58,000 plus benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the preparation, review and submission of accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Supervising and supporting a small team of accountants, overseeing workloads and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Providing technical guidance, training and ongoing development to team members.
• Reviewing accounting and tax work, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
• Managing the onboarding of new clients and ensuring their records and accounting requirements are properly established.
• Advising clients on taxation matters, tax planning and opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
• Providing advice on cash flow, budgeting, pricing and other business-related financial matters.
• Arranging and conducting year-end client meetings and reviewing client fees.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, electronic files and client administration.

What we are looking for:

• Full membership of a recognised chartered accountancy body, such as ACCA, ACA or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Approx. 5 years of accountancy practice experience, including managing a varied client portfolio and delivering client work directly.
• Proven ability to prepare, review and check statutory accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prior experience using Xero or QuickBooks
• A sound understanding of taxation and its practical application.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Confidence in advising clients and explaining financial and technical matters clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• A professional, approachable manner with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Client Manager
• Accounts Manager
• Portfolio Manager (Accountancy Practice)
• Manager – Accountancy Practice
• Accounts & Tax Manager
• Business Services Manager
• Client Services Manager
• Accountancy Manager
• Practice Accounts Manager
• Practice Manager
• Client Accounts Manager
• Client Portfolio Manager
• Outsourcing Manager
• Senior Client Accountant

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Office-based working with the flexibility to work from home two days per week.
• Genuine flexibility and a good work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave and sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Formal and informal training with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge.
• Family-friendly working environment.
• On-site parking.
• Regular team socials and employee events.
• Supportive and welcoming working environment.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Client Manager to manage a varied portfolio, lead a team and deliver high-quality accountancy services.