Client Manager / Accounts Manager - Accountancy
19 days ago
Wilmslow
Are you an experienced Client Manager looking for your next opportunity within a forward-thinking accountancy practice? \n We're looking for a confident, client-focused Client Manager to join our growing team. You'll manage your own portfolio of clients, providing a mix of accounts, tax, bookkeeping, VAT and business advisory services, while supporting the wider team and helping clients achieve their business goals. \n The Role \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Managing a portfolio of clients and building strong, long-term relationships\n, • Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts, corporation tax and personal tax returns\n, • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, bookkeeping and management accounts\n, • Providing tax planning, business advice and financial analysis\n, • Preparing budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and business plans\n, • Supporting R&D tax claims, P11Ds and payroll services\n, • Advising clients on profitability, efficiency and business processes\n, • Assisting with business valuations and finance raising\n, • Managing and developing a team of Client Accountants and support staff\n, • Supporting the training and development of junior team members\n, • Helping clients maximise the benefits of cloud accounting technology, including Xero\n, • Working closely with Directors and Senior Client Managers to deliver an excellent client service\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone with: \n\n • 5+ years' experience within an accountancy practice\n, • AAT or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or QBE\n, • Strong accounts and tax knowledge\n, • Experience managing a portfolio of clients\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills\n, • A proactive, commercial approach and genuine interest in helping businesses grow\n, • Experience with Xero, TaxCalc or similar cloud accounting systems would be advantageous\n\n What's on Offer? \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • 25 days' holiday, including office closure over Christmas/New Year\n, • Extra day off for your birthday\n, • Additional holiday after 3 years' service, up to 30 days\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Flexible working hours\n, • Dress-down Fridays and smart business casual dress code\n, • Regular team socials\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Rewards incentive scheme, including the opportunity to earn bonuses for introducing new business\n\n If you're an experienced Client Manager who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to play a key role in helping businesses succeed, we'd love to hear from you.