Management Accountant

Gbs Uk; Loughton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Loughton is seeking an experienced Client Manager to manage client assignments and ensure quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a proven track record in portfolio management and team leadership. Responsibilities include liaising with clients, overseeing deliverables, and identifying business opportunities. This opportunity offers a salary between £50-60k, hybrid working, and professional development support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing allowance

Promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with good technical competence.
• Proven track record of portfolio management.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English.
• Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice.
• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards.
• IT literate with experience in relevant software.
• Strong VAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage client assignments for quality and satisfaction.
• Update debt/aged work promptly.
• Liaise with clients to set expectations and budgets.
• Lead and mentor team members to support development.
• Identify business opportunities to contribute to firm growth.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Conduct timely reviews and appraisals.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Team management

Technical competence

VAT knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA/ACCA

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Sage

CCH

Job description

Client Manager (Loughton)

Position: Client Manager
Location: Loughton
Package: Salary depending on experience (£(phone number removed), hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and wellbeing allowance
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5:30pm

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Accounts Manager/Client Manager to join a growing top 100 practice in our Loughton office. This role offers continuous progression, exposure to an interesting portfolio of clients, pay from £50-60k, promotion opportunities and more.

Job Overview

Plan and manage client assignments, ensuring quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Updates debt / aged work in a timely manner
• Liaise with clients to set expectations, budgets, and timelines, and ensure they are met
• Lead, mentor, and review team members, providing feedback and supporting professional development
• Identify business opportunities and contribute to firm growth
• Ensure high-quality deliverables with minimal review points
• Conduct milestones, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals on time
• Perform other duties necessary for effective role execution

Requirements

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with good technical competence
• Proven track record of portfolio management
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English
• Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice
• Experience of managing and developing a team
• Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards
• IT literate with experience in Xero, CaseWare, Sage and CCH an advantage
• Strong VAT knowledge