Full job descriptionClient ManagerEmployment Type: Full-time, permanent
Working Arrangements: Hybrid and flexible working
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience
Role OverviewAn established accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses.
The role combines accounts preparation, tax compliance, management accounts, business advisory work and team supervision.
Main Responsibilities*Manage a portfolio of limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders.
*Prepare and review year-end accounts, business tax computations and tax returns.
*Prepare Self Assessment returns and Capital Gains Tax computations.
*Assist with R&D tax claims and tax-planning opportunities.
*Manage and review bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting services.
*Prepare management accounts, forecasts, budgets, cash-flow projections and performance reports.
*Advise clients on profitability, efficiency, financial controls and business processes.
*Build strong relationships and act as a key point of contact for clients.
*Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
*Attend client meetings alongside senior managers or directors.
*Supervise, review and support the development of junior team members.
*Train colleagues and clients in the use of Xero and other cloud-accounting applications.
*Assist with billing, work in progress, workflow planning and credit control.
*Identify opportunities to introduce additional services and new clients.
Skills and Experience*At least five years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
*Experience managing or supporting a portfolio of clients.
*Strong accounts preparation and taxation knowledge.
*Experience preparing or reviewing management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping.
*Confident client communication and relationship-management skills.
*Experience supervising or developing junior colleagues.
*AAT or ACCA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
*Knowledge of Xero and cloud-accounting software.
*TaxCalc experience would be advantageous.
Benefits*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working
*Flexible start and finish times
*25 days’ annual leave, including the Christmas and New Year office closure
*Additional day off for your birthday
*Increased holiday entitlement following three years’ service
*Private medical insurance after two years
*Smart business-casual dress code and dress-down Fridays
*Regular team social events
*Ongoing training and career development