Accountant

Client ManagerAn established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join its senior team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong practice experience who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and working closely with partners to deliver high-quality services. The RoleThe Client Manager will work closely with the Partners to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. The role involves overseeing accounts, tax and VAT work, supervising staff, and acting as a key point of contact for clients.This position would suit a motivated and commercially minded individual who is keen to contribute to the firm's ongoing growth and development. Key Responsibilities * Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a main point of contact alongside the Partners * Working closely with the Partners to manage client services and departmental workflow * Overseeing the preparation and completion of accounts, VAT returns and tax work * Reviewing work completed by accounts, VAT and tax teams and providing feedback to staff * Ensuring statutory deadlines are met and work is completed within budget * Coordinating work allocation, managing work in progress and monitoring productivity * Arranging and attending client meetings as required * Supervising follow-up of client documentation and signatures * Reviewing client fees annually and assisting with credit control where necessary * Overseeing billing for accounts and VAT work * Coordinating with the payroll department on directors' salaries and payroll-related matters * Supporting and mentoring staff, including training, appraisals and development * Assisting with recruitment and interviewing of new team members * Reviewing and implementing firm procedures relevant to the department * The role may also involve exposure to a range of additional areas, including P11Ds, audit, probate, trusts, doctors' superannuation, tax investigations, due diligence, and mortgage or loan applications. The Ideal Candidate * ACA or ACCA qualified * At least five years' experience at Senior Accountant level within an accountancy practice * Proven experience managing client portfolios and supervising staff * Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and compliance * Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets * Confident communicator with a strong client-focused approach * Proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to support business growth initiatives What's on Offer * A senior, varied role within a well-established practice * Close working relationship with Partners * Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to firm-wide growth * Long-term career progression for the right individual JBRP1_UKTJ