Client Manager Accountancy Practice - Salisbury

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Manager to join their Salisbury team. In this pivotal role, you'll build and manage strong client relationships while taking ownership of client portfolios. The ideal candidate will be an influential leader with a knack for nurturing stakeholder relationships and driving business success. This role offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including flexible benefits and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension

25+ days holiday

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified with 3+ years in practice, ideally with tax exposure.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios and provide expert advice.
• Oversee client relationships and assist with annual accounts.
• Mentor team members for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

UK Accounting Standards

Tax Legislation

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client, a leading independent business advisory and accountancy practice with offices across the UK and Ireland, is looking for a Client Manager to join their Salisbury team. With over 1,800 colleagues collaborating across the group, they offer an environment that fosters growth, teamwork, and excellence.

Client ManagerIn this role, you'll build and manage strong client relationships, take ownership of client portfolios, and deliver exceptional service. The ideal candidate is an influential leader skilled at nurturing stakeholder relationships and driving business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios, lead meetings, and provide expert advice.
• Oversee client relationships, including services, invoicing, and engagement renewals.
• Assist with management and annual accounts, forecasts, and performance reports.
• Build professional networks to encourage referrals and access funding.
• Mentor and develop team members for efficient, profitable service delivery.

Requirements

• ACCA/ACA qualified with 3+ years in practice (ideally with tax exposure).
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax legislation, and technical updates.
• Proficient in Excel and adaptable to accounting software like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, 25+ days holiday, life assurance, and enhanced family leave policies.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, corporate discounts, and flexible benefits.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Please note, applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

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