Client Manager : Accountancy Practice

An opportunity has arisen for a Client Manager (Accountant) to join an accountancy practice providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to small businesses.

As a Client Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients, oversee a small accounting team and provide technical guidance, compliance support and accountancy advice.

This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role, with the option to work from home two days a week offering a salary range of £53,500 - £58,000 plus benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Managing the preparation, review and submission of accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
? Supervising and supporting a small team of accountants, overseeing workloads and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
? Providing technical guidance, training and ongoing development to team members.
? Reviewing accounting and tax work, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
? Managing the onboarding of new clients and ensuring their records and accounting requirements are properly established.
? Advising clients on taxation matters, tax planning and opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
? Providing advice on cash flow, budgeting, pricing and other business-related financial matters.
? Arranging and conducting year-end client meetings and reviewing client fees.
? Maintaining accurate financial records, electronic files and client administration.


What we are looking for:

? Full membership of a recognised chartered accountancy body, such as ACCA, ACA or an equivalent professional qualification.
? Approx.

5 years of accountancy practice experience, including managing a varied client portfolio and delivering client work directly.
? Proven ability to prepare, review and check statutory accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
? Prior experience using Xero or QuickBooks
? A sound understanding of taxation and its