Senior Accountant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is assisting a reputable medium sized accountancy practice in Sheffield to appoint a Client Manager. The role offers up to £50k, hybrid working, and a varied client portfolio.

You will lead accounts and tax work, review VAT, supervise staff, manage billing, and support directors. ACCA/ACA is preferred with 5+ years in practice; experience with Xero, Sage or IRIS is advantageous. Occasional client meetings in London may be required.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualification preferable
• Minimum 5 years accountancy practice experience
• Knowledge of Xero, Sage or IRIS

Responsibilities

• Review VAT returns and finalise year-end accounts and business tax computations.
• Manage a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, CICs and other structures.
• Prepare simple and complex Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Provide clients with advice on tax planning, dividends, CGT, group structures, overseas matters and residency.
• Handle client queries via email, telephone, online and face-to-face meetings.
• Manage and support staff, including training, workload and deadline management.
• Monitor team billing and work in progress against monthly targets.
• Assist with accounts and tax work during busy periods where required.
• Attend occasional client meetings in London.
• Assist and report to the Directors on client and practice matters.
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Client communication

Staff management

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Job Title: Client Manager

Location: Sheffield

Package: £45,000-£50,000, hybrid working, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more

Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen within a reputable medium sized Accountancy Practice in Sheffield, as they seek a Client Manager to join their dedicated team. Offering up to £50k, with hybrid working, and an opportunity to manage a diverse and interesting portfolio of clientsYou will be joining a medium sized team to deliver high quality and fast paced Accounts Services to a high profile client base, managing a team of staff, and playing a crucial role contributing to the success of the practice. If you are a qualified accountant looking to continue their growth within a growing practice, stepping into a management role, then look no further

Client Manager Job Responsibilities

• Review VAT returns and finalise year-end accounts and business tax computations.
• Manage a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, CICs and other structures.
• Prepare simple and complex Self-Assessment tax returns.
• Provide clients with advice on tax planning, dividends, CGT, group structures, overseas matters and residency.
• Handle client queries via email, telephone, online and face-to-face meetings.
• Manage and support staff, including training, workload and deadline management.
• Monitor team billing and work in progress against monthly targets.
• Assist with accounts and tax work during busy periods where required.
• Attend occasional client meetings in London.
• Assist and report to the Directors on client and practice matters.
• Undertake additional ad hoc duties as required.

Client Manager Job Requirements

• Candidates who are ACCA/ACA qualified, are preferable
• Should have a minimum of 5 years accountancy practice experience
• Knowledge and experience of working within Xero, Sage, or IRIS
• Must be able to comfortably commute to Sheffield
• Experience in regularly communicating with clients, and handling a portfolio
• Should have excellent organisational, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Client Manager Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, and paid Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid working - 4 days in office, 1 day from home
• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Excellent office facilities and workplace culture