Client Manager - Accounts & Tax

ACCA Careers; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Structured career progression pathway

Support for professional qualification

25 days holiday

Job summary

ACCA Careers is seeking a Client Manager to join a growing accountancy firm in Newbury. You will manage a mixed client portfolio across accounts and tax, work closely with clients and supervise junior team members.

You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge in statutory accounts and tax, and you will lead client sign-off meetings while supporting business development and collaboration across the team.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) with proven client portfolio experience.
• Strong knowledge in statutory accounts and tax.
• Willingness to lead client meetings and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Management of a varied client portfolio, building strong client relationships and ensuring provision of a high quality of service.
• Preparation and review of annual accounts and tax returns
• Leading client sign-off meetings and providing advice
• Supervise, mentor and review work for junior members of the team
• Support with onboarding new clients
• Business development - supporting in meeting prospective clients and networking

Skills

Client portfolio management

Accountancy knowledge

Tax knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Opportunity to join a growing accountancy firm as a Client Manager with responsibility for a mixed client portfolio across Accounts and Tax. This role will work closely with clients as well as supporting to supervise and review work of junior members of the team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and award-winning professional services firm, providing accounting, tax, business advisory and related services to a diverse client base. They have multiple offices across the South of the UK and offer a collaborative working environment where employees are supported to develop their skills and progress their careers.

Description

Responsibilities will include:

• Management of a varied client portfolio, building strong client relationships and ensuring provision of a high quality of service.
• Preparation and review of annual accounts and tax returns
• Leading client sign-off meetings and providing advice
• Supervise, mentor and review work for junior members of the team
• Support with onboarding new clients
• Business development - supporting in meeting prospective clients and networking

Profile

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or equivalent) or qualified my experience with proven experience managing a client portfolio in accountancy practice. You will have strong technical knowledge and skills in statutory accounts and tax, being able to take the lead with your own portfolio but also enjoying working collaboratively as part of a team.

Job Offer

A Competitive Salary And Benefits Package Including

• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday and additional days for Christmas closure
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Structured career progression pathway
• Support for professional qualification studies & membership