Senior Client Manager

A fabulous opportunity to join a friendly and super successful firm of Accountants in Eastbourne as a Senior Client Manager.

Firm:

• Two branches in East Sussex
• Fantastic reputation in the market and as employers
• Long-standing, happy team

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to and working alongside associate/partner
• Reviewing work and finalising accounts, tax returns, letters and fees to a standard and sending them directly to the client
• Reviewing client and HMRC correspondence and drafting responses or communicating directly with the client
• Assisting with ad hoc advisory matters, such as financial forecasts, incorporation and management accounts
• Dealing with ad hoc client queries/advice (tax, Xero, etc.)
• Managing the team with regards to training, attendance and holiday
• Overseeing the workflow of the team
• Competent use of accountancy and taxation software – Xero, CCH, Excel, Word
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with both clients and colleagues

Skills Required:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA
• Confidentiality
• Experience of supervising and training staff
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Good IT skills

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Pension contribution increased to 5% after 2 years