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Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd

Leicester

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in accountancy is seeking a skilled Client Manager to enhance their growing team. With over 25 years of experience, this practice offers a supportive environment with low staff turnover and opportunities for internal promotion. The role involves managing client portfolios, overseeing account preparation, and providing strategic advice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in a dynamic setting, where your contributions will significantly impact the firm's growth and client satisfaction. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in a thriving practice, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Statutory holiday increasing with service
Flexible working hours
Excellent working environment
Hybrid working available on an adhoc basis

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in accountancy practice with client management.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
  • Supervise and mentor junior team members while identifying business opportunities.

Skills

Client Management
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Organisational Skills
Business Development

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified
Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Job description

A highly experienced accountancy practice are recruiting for a client manager to join their growing team. This practice has been in operation for over 25 years, and currently has between 45-50 members of staff. They boast a low staff turnover, and tend to promote people internally.

However, they feel now is an appropriate time to recruit for an experienced client manager, to play a vital role in the growth of the practice. Either slotting into a team of seniors, or building a team around the right candidate is a possibility. This is a great opportunity to join a growing practice at an exciting time in their development. And an opportunity to progress and grow your career and experience.


Client Manager Job Overview
  • Managing a portfolio of clients, serving as their primary point of contact from start to completion
  • Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns
  • Ensuring timely and accurate submissions of tax returns and accounts
  • Providing strategic advice and planning on accounts and tax matters. Offering tailored business advice
  • Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members. Reviewing work prepared, and ensuring accuracy, whilst providing guidance and support
  • Identify opportunities for business development, and play a key role in client onboarding

Client Manager Job Requirements
  • Preferably ACA or ACCA qualified, QBE will be considered
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in accountancy practice
  • Proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
  • Able to commute to Leicester office
  • No requirement for sponsorship

Client Manager Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary dependant on experience, ranging as high as 50k
  • Statutory holiday, increasing with every year of service
  • Hybrid working available only on an adhoc basis (office based is preferred)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Excellent working environment, low staff turnover, strong culture
  • And more to be discussed
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