Client Manager (Accountant), Leeds, £45-50,000
An established Accountancy practice in Leeds center, due to continued growth is recruiting for a Client Manager who is ACCA or ACA Chartered
Reporting to and working with the Director, you will deliver a first-class service to their clients while undertaking a variety of work types including; accounts preparation, auditing services, taxation compliance, outsourcing solutions, book-keeping, payroll and consultancy & general advice.
We anticipate the role to be split 80% productive (working on key client portfolios) and 20% internal (managing workflow of whole team, managing billing and work in progress and developing the team).
Main duties:
Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients – annual accounts and corporation tax returns
Personal tax planning for individuals
Responsibility for maintaining WIP and managing team KPI’s
Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
Being the main relationship contact for clients
Promotion of the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
Planning and organising workflow within the department
Identifying cross servicing opportunities and business development
Requirements
ACCA or ACA fully qualified
Have a solid accounting experience obtained within practice
Knowledge of accounts preparation for incorporated and unincorporated clients
Experience working with IRIS, Xero and Sage would be preferential, but not essential
Have strong management, communication and organisational skills
Have experience of managing and controlling workflows in a practice environment
Be able to confidently work alone but also be a team player
Have excellent time management
Have the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and respond promptly to requests
Be proficient in Outlook and Word
Experience in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
What’s on Offer?
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank hols
Health cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Group Life Assurance x3
Pension Salary Sacrifice
Agile working
Regular social events
Friendly and inclusive working environment
Regular training and development