Senior Client Manager

Recruitment Solutions South East Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Accounting & Business Services Manager to lead client account preparation and manage teams. This hybrid role requires strong UK Practice experience and a recognized chartered qualification. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mentoring and delivering high-quality advisory services. Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic environment around Maidstone.

Qualifications

• Strong prior experience in UK Practice with duties outlined in the ad.
• Fully qualified in a recognized chartered qualification.
• Live within a 1-hour commute of Maidstone.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review client account preparation and timely delivery.
• Manage and mentor junior team members.
• Respond to client queries with minimal input from others.
• Deliver departmental training and share technical knowledge.
• Prepare and review consolidated accounts and cashflow forecasts.

Skills

UK Practice experience

Client account management

Team leadership

Advisory services

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Excellent Management Opportunity! Top Tier Firm! Apply TODAY!

Are you ACA/ACCA qualified and ready to take the lead in a dynamic and growing team? Can you manage client accounts, lead teams, and deliver high-quality advisory services with confidence?

Whether you're an experienced Manager already looking for a fresh challenge or a strong senior accountant ready to step up – We want to hear from you!

Overview

An exceptional and modern Chartered Accountants is on the lookout for a NEW Accounting & Business Services Manager in Kent. This position will see you lead client account preparation, manage teams, and ensure compliance with technical standards and deadlines. You’ll handle complex financial matters, maintain strong client relationships, and provide advisory services that support business growth.

This role is Monday–Friday 37.5hrs with a hybrid working structure. Salary is dependent on experience/qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed.

Duties

• Lead and review client account preparation and ensure timely delivery
• Manage and mentor junior team members, assigning challenging work and supporting development
• Respond to client queries with minimal input from others
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of clients’ businesses, objectives, and risks
• Support flexible working arrangements based on client needs and deadlines
• Review WIP monthly and ensure accurate billing and provision for doubtful time
• Contribute to winning new work through proposals, fee quotes, and client tenders
• Deliver departmental training and share technical knowledge with the team
• Stay up to date with technical developments and identify advisory opportunities
• Take ownership of departmental development initiatives and workflow planning
• Ensure accurate timesheet posting and challenge unusual non-chargeable entries
• Participate in recruitment and support team management tasks such as holiday approvals
• Champion new technologies and lead implementation to improve efficiency
• Hold year-end accounts meetings and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Prepare and review consolidated accounts and identify basic consolidation adjustments
• Prepare 3-way cashflow forecasts and interpret working capital ratios
• Advise on VAT partial exemption/reverse charge entries and remuneration planning
• Provide commercial interpretation of accounts and suggest group loss relief strategies

What we're looking for

A successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate very strong prior UK Practice experience with exposure to duties named above, be fully qualified in a recognised chartered qualification and live within a 1hr commute of Maidstone.

If you're reading this and it's sounding like a great match – don’t hang about! Feel free to call us on 01892 540 054 for a confidential discussion.

Apply TODAY to be considered immediately!