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Senior Client Manager (Route to Director)

TN United Kingdom

Bexhill-on-Sea

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GBP 55,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

An established industry player in accounting and financial services is seeking a Senior Client Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of SME clients. This exciting role involves managing compliance, accounting, and tax services while nurturing client relationships and ensuring portfolio profitability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic advice and exceptional service. The firm values professional development and offers a supportive environment for career growth. If you have a passion for client management and a strong background in financial services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension Scheme
Life Insurance
Vision Care
Holiday Allowance
Team Events
Professional Development

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a practice setting managing SME clients.
  • Expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, VAT, and corporation tax.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial statement preparation and client engagement delivery.
  • Manage a team of accountants and drive internal process improvements.
  • Identify growth opportunities and contribute to business development.

Skills

UK GAAP
IFRS
VAT
Corporation Tax
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills

Education

Post-qualification experience in a practice setting

Tools

Xero
Sage
Excel
Google Sheets

Job description

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Senior Client Manager (Route to Director), Bexhill

Client:

TPF Recruitment

Location:

Bexhill, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Customer Service

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

TPF Recruitment is proud to partner with a dynamic, advisory-focused accounting and financial services firm renowned for its dedication to supporting entrepreneurs and SME leaders across the UK. With a blended onshore and offshore team, the firm delivers enterprise-grade advisory and compliance services tailored to SMEs. Their core services include compliance and tax, Finance Function Advisory, Corporate Finance, and Tax Advisory.

As a Senior Client Manager within the General Practice division, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of SME clients. Your role will involve leading on compliance, accounting, and tax services, nurturing client relationships, and ensuring the profitability of your portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic advice and exceptional service to clients. This is a senior, client-facing role with a balance of service delivery, client management, and business development responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Service Delivery & Team Management: Lead the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards, provide actionable financial analysis, and oversee tax submissions and audits. Manage a team of accountants, ensuring high-quality outputs, optimised workflows, and continuous development. Drive internal process improvements and deliver tailored financial solutions to address client challenges.
  2. Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring smooth engagement delivery, addressing issues promptly, and managing fees, billing, and debtor matters effectively.
  3. Business Development: Identify growth opportunities within existing client relationships, collaborate with specialists to deliver integrated services, and contribute to business development efforts, including proposals and pitches.
Requirements:
  1. Expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, VAT, and corporation tax.
  2. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage).
  3. Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills.
  4. Strong analytical and communication skills.
  5. 3+ years of post-qualification experience in a practice setting.
  6. Experience managing SME or entrepreneur-led business clients.
  7. Proven track record in managing client relationships within professional services.

£55,000+ dependent on experience and background, negotiable.

Pension Scheme: Secure contributions to your pension.

Life Insurance: Peace of mind with Aviva cover.

Vision Care: Support for vision-related expenses.

Holiday Allowance: Generous leave, including Christmas office closure.

Team Events: Regular opportunities to network and collaborate.

Professional Development: Access to CPD and training programs to support career growth.

Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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