Bromsgrove
Client Manager Location: Bromsgrove, MidlandsJob Type: Full-time, Permanent An established and growing accountancy practice based in Bromsgrove is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their Midlands office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to manage their own client portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting senior leadership. The Role As Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio and act as the main point of contact, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. You'll work closely with Senior Managers and Directors, contributing to technical work, client advice and team development. Key responsibilities • Review company financial statements and sole trader accounts, • Review corporation tax returns, • Draft technical and client-facing advice with support from Senior Managers and Directors, • Oversee personal tax compliance and annual personal tax filings for clients, • Ensure accurate and compliant financial statement disclosures, • Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients, acting as first point of contact, • Liaise with clients regarding deadlines, requirements and queries, • Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial deadlines, • Communicate with clients to obtain required information, • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships, • Provide ad hoc financial support, including interpretation of results, • Support clients with internal systems and controls, including implementation of accounting software, • Confidently explain tax and financial matters to reassure and advise clients, • Support and mentor senior associates and supervisorsAbout you, • ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), • Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience within practice, • Proven experience managing your own portfolio of clients, • Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to continued development, • Confident using Outlook, Word and Excel, • Strong experience with Xero, • Exposure to Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 desirable, • Technologically aware and comfortable adopting new systems, • Self-motivated with the ability to apply skills to new scenarios, • Strong communication and people management skills, • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and focus, • Excellent analytical and research skillsThe package, • Competitive salary, • 26 days' holiday plus public holidays, • Enhanced pension contributions, • Health plan benefits, • Flexible working options, • Free on-site parking, • Clear progression opportunities, • Ongoing training and professional development For more info, please apply today!