Client Manager Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership.
The role As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues.
Key responsibilities *Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders
*Review corporation tax computations and returns
*Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors
*Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns
*Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards
*Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact
*Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries
*Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work
*Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
*Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
*Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results
*Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation
*Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients
*Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors
About you *ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
*At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
*Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio
*Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development
*Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel
*Strong experience with Xero
*Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
*Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems
*Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations
*Excellent communication and people management skills
*Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
*Strong analytical and research abilities
The package *Competitive salary
*25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
*Enhanced pension contributions
*Health plan benefits
*Flexible working options
*Clear career progression opportunities
*Ongoing training and professional development
For more information, please apply today.