Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Assistant Manager

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Accountant Client Manager or Assistant Manager who enjoys building strong client relationships and is looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio within a friendly independent accountancy practice. Whether you are ACA or ACCA qualified nearly qualified or qualified by experience this role offers the chance to join a well established firm where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to develop.

Our client is a highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Hailsham with a strong reputation for delivering expert accountancy and tax services to owner managed businesses and individuals across Sussex. Known for its personal approach and long standing client relationships the firm provides a supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine flexibility through hybrid working.

As Client Manager you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts acting as a trusted advisor and working closely with the firms tax specialists to deliver an outstanding client service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy client interaction and being a key part of a close knit team.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio and Client Management
Manage a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of industries
Build and maintain strong long term client relationships
Act as the main point of contact for clients providing proactive advice and support
Identify opportunities to add value and introduce additional services where appropriate

Accounts Production
Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies sole traders and partnerships
Ensure accounts are completed accurately and in line with relevant accounting standards
Review work prepared by junior members of the team where appropriate
Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and accounting software

Tax and Advisory
Work alongside the firms tax specialists to deliver a seamless client service
Liaise with clients regarding corporation tax personal tax and other compliance matters
Provide general business advice and support to owner managed businesses
Assist with ad hoc projects and advisory work as required

Team Support
Support and mentor junior members of the team
Share technical knowledge and assist with training where appropriate
Contribute to maintaining high quality standards across the practice
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

ACA or ACCA qualified nearly qualified or qualified by experience
Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
Confident managing a portfolio of clients independently
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous

Benefits

The salary for this role is expected to be between 40000 and 50000 depending on experience.

Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements available.
Pension Scheme: Secure contributions to your pension.
Varied Client Base: Work with a diverse portfolio of local businesses and individuals.

Please contact Mark Sitton on or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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Required Skills:

ACA or ACCA qualified nearly qualified or QBE. Previous experience working with practice

Required Education:

ACA or ACCA qualified nearly qualified or experience working with practice

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 40000 - 50000