Senior Client Manager

Reed; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy firm in Waterlooville seeks a Senior Client Manager to lead a team and manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification, over 5 years of accountancy experience, and proficiency in preparing accounts and tax returns. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding position in a growing practice, apply now!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fast-paced accountancy practice.
• Ability to prepare accounts & tax returns for various client types.
• Experience in training and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4-5 direct reports.
• Manage preparation and submission of accounts and tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with internal and statutory deadlines.

Skills

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Experience in accountancy

Client presentation skills

Knowledge of Xero

Knowledge of QuickBooks

Knowledge of DEXT

Knowledge of Free Agent

Tax knowledge

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to join a rapidly growing, dynamic Accountancy Practice? Reed Practice are proud to be recruiting for an established accountancy practice that has been in operation for 10+ years. They are seeking to add a Senior Client Manager to their team in Waterlooville.

Responsibilities

• To coach, train, develop and lead their team (4-5 direct reports)
• To perform relevant employees 1-2-1 meetings for a section of the accounting team.
• To support the Accountancy Manager with planning and monitoring the performance of the accountancy team’s key performance measures e.g., weekly stats, timesheets etc.
• To support the Accountancy Manager in developing internal systems and controls to ensure standards are met to support our company values as required.
• To support the recruitment and interview process with the Recruitment Lead as required.
• To manage the process of (and where required, directly carry out) preparing, sending and submitting accounts & tax returns for a portfolio of clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• To ensure all internal and statutory deadlines are met e.g. - HMRC, SLA etc.
• To onboard new clients and integrate them into your portfolio – this will include bookkeeping, compliance etc to then be handed over to the relevant department.
• To act as liaison between clients and HM Revenue & Customs to deal with and resolve queries.
• To provide external training e.g., client bookkeeping training and as applicable as per our company values.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be ACA/ACCA Qualified
• Extensive (5+ years) experience of working in a fast-paced accountancy practice with responsibility for a varied caseload of clients, training other colleagues
• Must be able to prepare accounts & tax returns for clients, including Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
• Experience of holding clients meeting, giving advice and utilising Xero, QuickBooks, DEXT and Free Agent to produce client work.
• Sound understanding and working knowledge of Tax.

If you feel this role is for you, please apply now!