Client Director

The Opportunity

An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced accountant to join its client services team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT, ACCA or ACA part-qualified or qualified accountant with previous practice experience who is looking to take ownership of client relationships, develop their technical skills and gain additional responsibility within a supportive team environment.
Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you will be involved in accounts preparation, taxation, client management and supporting the development of more junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients, ensuring a high standard of service and communication.
• Handle day-to-day client queries and provide support across a range of accounting and taxation matters.
• Attend prospective client meetings and assist with preparing fee proposals.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations.
• Oversee bookkeeping, VAT and accounts production work.
• Support and supervise junior team members, providing guidance and technical assistance.
• Assist with allocating assignments and managing workloads across the accounts team.
• Monitor deadlines to ensure accounts and VAT returns are completed and submitted on time.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Monitor internal performance targets and service level agreements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Ideally a minimum of three years' practice experience.
• AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or currently studying towards a professional qualification.
• Experience managing or assisting with a portfolio of clients.
• Good knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and taxation.
• Previous exposure to supervising, training or supporting junior colleagues would be advantageous.

About You

• Confident and personable, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good technical understanding of general practice accounting and taxation.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• A supportive team player who enjoys helping colleagues develop.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a busy practice environment.