Client Relationship Manager

Adecco; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Carlisle is seeking a Client Relationship Manager to manage client portfolios effectively. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of experience, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate commercial awareness. Responsibilities include maintaining client relationships, supporting tax planning, and preparing financial reports. This role offers a salary up to £48,000 and benefits including a performance-related bonus of up to 17%.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years' experience within practice.
• Fully qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to deliver professional client experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 50 to 100 clients with a structured care approach.
• Support clients in minimising tax liabilities and improving profitability.
• Plan and present financial information accurately and on time.

Skills

Client care management

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Relevant financial software

Job description

Adecco Workington is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Client Relationship Manager.

This opportunity is suited to a candidate with 5 to 10 years' experience within practice, who is either fully qualified or qualified by experience. The role offers a salary of up to £48,000, plus a performance related bonus of up to 17%.

Role

• Client Relationship Manager
• Based across Carlisle and Keswick

Reporting to

• Managing Director or Partner

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness by identifying opportunities to develop client relationships, generate additional income and support business growth
• Deliver all aspects of client work to a high standard, ensuring assignments are completed within agreed timescales and budgets
• Provide a consistently high quality and proactive service, maintaining strong and trusted client relationships
• Ensure client satisfaction at all times, resolving queries and issues promptly and professionally
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support delivery of the organisation's annual business objectives
• Support the Managing Director in developing and improving systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective ways of working
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant systems and software, with the ability to analyse and interpret financial information
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver a professional client experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 clients, delivering a structured client care approach that adds genuine value
• Support clients by helping to minimise tax liabilities, improve profitability and plan effectively for the future
• Ensure the value delivered to clients significantly exceeds the fees charged
• Plan, prepare, review and present financial information, ensuring all files are accurate, complete and delivered within agreed deadlines
• Identify and communicate any risks to budgets or timescales, as well as opportunities for additional work
• Resolve all outstanding client queries prior to internal review and client meetings
• Prepare business tax computations for review
• Prepare or oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Maintain clients' accounting records and management information as required
• Prepare management information reports where needed and advise clients on improving profitability and cash flow
• Attend client premises where required
• Support ad hoc projects and undertake other reasonable duties as required

Please apply with an up to date CV.

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