Senior Accountant - Client Manager (Accounts Team)

We Are Workforce Ltd; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Workforce Ltd recherche un Client Manager pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Ce rôle est axé sur la gestion des délais client, la communication régulière avec les clients et la préparation des comptes. Le candidat idéal doit être pleinement qualifié auprès d'un organisme professionnel et posséder d'excellentes compétences en gestion d'équipe.

Benefits

Pension company contributions of 3%

21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

2 additional days off at set times

1 volunteer day per year for charity work

Up to 2 days per week WFH post-probation

Monthly team lunch

Access to a social calendar

Qualifications

• Doit avoir une attitude professionnelle et être capable de travailler sous pression.
• Doit détenir un permis de conduire britannique valide.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les délais des clients et travailler en étroite collaboration avec l'équipe.
• Préparer des comptes et des déclarations de TVA.
• Former les futurs comptables au sein de l'équipe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team Management

Deadline Management

Education

Qualified member of a chartered professional body (ACCA, CA, CIMA, ICAEW)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Values
Be a great team player, building genuine relationships, always forward thinking, and maintaining professionalism. These values lead us to our core purpose: supporting our team, our business, and our clients to be the best they can be.
At Pinfields, we believe our values should be more than buzzwords; they should be lived daily. We believe in transparency and honesty, especially about the roles we offer, to ensure clear expectations.

Job Role – Client Manager
The role involves managing client deadlines, working with the team to meet these deadlines, and liaising with clients and senior management.
You will report directly to Senior Managers and Directors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Liaising regularly with your clients, handling ad-hoc queries, and collating records to meet deadlines.
• Reviewing VAT returns prepared by the team.
• Conducting brief reviews ('5-minute' reviews) of client accounts before senior management review.
• Preparing accounts to draft stage for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts as needed.
• Visiting clients at their premises.
• Assisting with work planning alongside other client managers.
• Preparing VAT returns as required.
• Training the next generation of accountants within the team.

This is a busy role with direct client contact and monthly deadlines. The successful candidate must prioritize effectively and manage client expectations.

Role requirements:

• Experience in client communication, team management, deadline management, and liaising with senior management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fully qualified member of a chartered professional body (ACCA, CA, CIMA, ICAEW), achieved via examination.
• Hold a full UK driving license.

Skills:

• Hardworking and professional attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Remuneration:

• Annual salary of £36,000 to £43,000, depending on experience.
• Company pension contributions of 3%.
• 21 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 2 additional days off at set times.
• 1 volunteer day per year for charity work.
• Post-probation, up to 2 days per week WFH (booked in advance).
• Monthly team lunch courtesy of Pinfields.
• Access to a social calendar, optional participation.