Practice Manager

ProTalent Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Cambridge is seeking a talented Client Manager to take ownership of a new office. The role includes managing a client portfolio, leading a team, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate should be fully qualified with at least 8 years of experience and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a path to Partner within an innovative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with at least 8 years of experience in an accountancy practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with accounting packages such as Excel, TaxCalc, and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with support from a Junior.
• Drive and promote business growth.
• Prepare accounts and manage tax returns for various entities.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to judge priorities and make decisions quickly

Ability to solve problems

Experience with accounting packages (Excel, TaxCalc and Xero)

Education

Fully-Qualified with experience in an accountancy practice

Minimum 8 years’ experience in practice

Tools

Excel

TaxCalc

Xero

Job description

Are you looking to join an independent and growing firm? This is the opportunity for you.

The firm is expanding and is looking for a talented Client Manager to take ownership and full responsibility to a new office. This will be reporting directly into the Senior Leadership team and offer a clear path to Partner.

You will need to be motivated to grow the team, recruit members of staff and enjoy getting involved with the growing of a new office within an established firm.

The firm:

• Fast-growing and dynamic accountancy firm in Cambridge
• Diverse and loyal client base
• Expert team who work hard to provide exceptional standards
• Strong focus on innovation and technology, and ambitious growth plans

The Client Manager role:

• As a Senior Client Manager, you will look after your own portfolio of clients, with support from a Junior
• Manage a team
• Support, drive and promote the business growth
• Liaise with new and existing clients
• Review and sign off accounts (some preparation of accounts will be required)
• Accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and charities
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Preparation of self‑assessment tax returns
• Supporting clients in accounting and taxation issues
• Preparation of management accounts
• Support the company’s brand (social media etc.)
• Build strong team relationship skills
• Complete client services/tasks on time according to internal and external deadlines
• Work in line with company behaviours and organisational culture
• Deal with clients, suppliers, and other employees professionally at all times
• Allocate the appropriate amount of time to tasks (revenue generating activities)
• Prioritise activities according to company urgencies

The successful Client Manager candidate:

• Fully‑Qualified with experience in an accountancy practice
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in practice (preferably currently working in practice)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to judge priorities and make decisions quickly
• Familiar with accounting packages (Excel, TaxCalc and Xero)
• Excellent working knowledge of FRS102, FRS102 section 1a and FRS105 is essential
• Solid understanding of tax and ability to advise clients
• Ability to solve problems, take responsibility and start adding value to the team immediately
• Able to work independently is a must

Please apply directly to this advert and a member of ProTalent will be in contact with you within 48 hours.