Senior Client Manager

Trial Balance; Axminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Axminster is seeking an experienced Senior Client Manager to lead a portfolio of clients, manage a small team and collaborate with Partners on technical advisory projects.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or equivalent and proven practice experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to deliver high-quality service and drive career progression.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified; applications welcome from outstanding part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates with significant accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical background in accountancy practice; excellent communication skills and the confidence to build lasting client relationships.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounting and tax compliance requirements are delivered to a high standard.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns and tax computations.
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Supervising workflow across the team and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Working alongside Partners and Directors on specialist assignments and technical projects.
• Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients.
• Ensuring work is completed in line with professional standards and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

If you're an experienced accountancy practice accountant looking for a role that combines client management, team leadership and genuine opportunities for progression, this could be the perfect next step.

A leading regional accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Senior Client Manager to join its growing team in Axminster. With multiple offices across the South West and a diverse client portfolio, the firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering outstanding client service whilst providing employees with the support and flexibility needed to develop long-term careers.

This is a varied and rewarding position where you'll manage your own client portfolio, mentor junior team members and work closely with Partners and Directors on a range of technical and advisory projects. There is also a route for progression built in to the role.

The role of Senior Client Manager will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounting and tax compliance requirements are delivered to the highest standard
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns and tax computations
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with current legislation
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact
• Supervising workflow across the team and supporting the development of junior colleagues
• Working alongside Partners and Directors on specialist assignments and technical projects
• Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients
• Ensuring work is completed in line with professional standards and internal quality procedures

This Senior Client Manager position would suit:

An ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, although applications are equally welcomed from outstanding part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates with significant accountancy practice experience.

You'll have a strong technical background gained within an accountancy practice, alongside excellent communication skills and the confidence to build lasting relationships with clients. Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members would be highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and forward-thinking practice where you'll have the autonomy to make an impact, develop your career and play a key role in the continued success of the business.