Client Relationship Manager

Adecco; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

My Client is currently recruiting for a Client Relationship Manager to join them on a permanent basis for their offices in Kendal.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing client-business relationships and providing a consistently high-quality service to clients through efficient and timely completion of compliance and business-related advisory services.

Your specific duties will include:

1. Display commercial awareness, identifying opportunities for additional fees or services from clients and taking advantage of networking opportunities that could engage new clients.
2. Be effective in all aspects of accountancy work, completing and delivering a finished job within agreed timescales and budgets.
3. Deliver consistent high-quality proactive client services, ensuring that a positive day-to-day client relationship is maintained.
4. Ensure client satisfaction at all times, resolving outstanding issues in a timely manner.
5. Collaborate with the Managing Director to set up and operate systems and procedures to ensure best and most efficient practice and help develop the business.
6. Be proficient in computer-based accounts preparation software and relevant software used by clients, and be efficient in analyzing the reports generated by these systems.
7. Plan, prepare, and review financial accounts, and present a completed and well-documented file within agreed timescales and budgets.
8. Prepare monthly/quarterly/half-yearly management information reports and advise clients on ways to improve their profitability or cash flow, including competitor analysis, pricing reviews, and preparing dashboards.
9. Highlight and discuss barriers to work being undertaken within budget or opportunities for generating income.
10. Resolve queries directly with the client prior to discussion with Client Portfolio Manager/Managing Director/Partner in advance of client meetings.

You will also be responsible for Business Development by adding real value to your portfolio of between 50 -100 Clients.

You will have previous experience of working in a client-facing role, good knowledge of IT (Word/Excel), and experience with SAGE Instant/Line 50 and other practice software.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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