Senior Client Manager/Associate Director

Knight Brown Accountants; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake in the practice

Genuine progression prospects

Job summary

A growing firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in Sandbach is seeking a Senior Client Manager to manage client portfolios and provide expert accounting and business advisory services. This full-time, on-site role offers genuine progression prospects, including an equity stake in the practice. Ideal candidates should have extensive accounting experience and relevant qualifications like ACA or ACCA. Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting required.
• Proven expertise in client management, business advisory, and strategic financial planning essential.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients providing expert accounting and business advisory services.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and mentor junior staff.
• Develop relationships with clients to understand their financial needs.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure regulatory compliance and quality service.

Skills

Client management

Accounting

Tax compliance

Financial reporting

Business advisory

Leadership

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Cloud-based accounting software

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Client Manager / Associate Director

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Expanding firm of Chartered Certified Accountants with a focus on providing excellent client service. The firm embraces cloud‑based accounting software and is a Xero specialist=random unsupported pronounx

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Client Manager/ admiwerq to join our team in a full‑time capacity. This on‑site role, based in Sandbach, Cheshire, involves managing a portfolio of clients, providing expert accounting and business advisory services, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will collaborate with team members and develop relationships with clients to understand and address their financial needs. Additionally, you will play a critical role in mentoring junior staff and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

An equity stake in the practice is available for the successful candidate and the role has genuine progression prospects which will eventually lead to full ownership of the practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting, with strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Proven expertise in client management, business advisory, and strategic financial planning.
• Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide data‑driven insights and recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice or working with various small and medium‑size enterprises is highly desired.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time