Senior Client Manager

Pro Talent; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Eastbourne seeks a Senior Client Manager to oversee client accounts and team workflow. The role requires a qualified ACA or ACCA with strong communication and supervisory skills. The firm offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, along with 25 days annual leave, private health insurance, and a pension contribution. For more details, please contact Dominique.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Pension contribution increased to 5% after 2 years

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA required.
• Strong confidentiality and professionalism in dealing with clients.
• Experience in supervising and training required.
• High attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Organisational and time management skills necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Good IT skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to and working alongside associate/partner.
• Reviewing work and finalising accounts and tax returns.
• Handling client correspondence and drafting responses.
• Assisting with financial forecasts and management accounts.
• Managing team training, attendance, and workflow.
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Qualified ACA or ACCA

Confidentiality

Experience of supervising and training staff

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and with others

Good IT skills

Tools

Xero

CCH

Excel

Word

Job description

A fabulous opportunity join a friendly and super successful firm of Accountants in Eastbourne as a Senior Client Manager.

Firm

• Two branches in East Sussex
• Fantastic reputation in the market and as employers
• Long-standing, happy team

Responsibilities

• Reporting to and working alongside associate/partner
• Reviewing work and finalising accounts, tax returns, letters and fees to a standard and sending them directly to the client
• Reviewing client and HMRC correspondence and drafting responses or communicating directly with the client
• Assisting with ad hoc advisory matters, such as, financial forecasts, incorporation and management accounts
• Dealing with ad hoc client queries/advice (tax, Xero, etc.)
• Managing the team with regards to training, attendance and holiday
• Oversee the workflow of the team
• Competent use of accountancy and taxation software – Xero, CCH, Excel, Word
• Maintain a professional working relationship with both clients and colleagues

Skills required

• Qualified ACA or ACCA
• Confidentiality
• Experience of supervising and training staff
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Good IT skills

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Health insurance
• Pension contribution increased to 5% after 2 years

To hear more about this opportunity, please contact Dominique today on 01273 491852 or email [e-mail]