A long established, forward thinking, independent firm of Chartered Accountants, acting for 800+ clients ranging from high-net-worth individuals to large corporations is expanding and now looking to appoint a fully qualified ACA/ACCA accountant to the position of Client Manager.
The Role:
* Maintain a portfolio of client accounts across a variety of industries
* Responsible for start to end process of requesting client records, reviewing junior team members work, issuing draft accounts (subject to partner approval), finalisation and billing process
* Preparation of complex accounts and corporation tax returns
* Assistance with delivery of management accounts
* Can be 100% accounts or an involvement with audit as well
* Ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner
* Ensuring a commercial view with respect to fees charged versus actual time spent
* Liaise with other departments, bookkeeping, payroll and personal tax to provide a full range of services
* Liaise with HMRC
* Mentoring of junior team members
* Building relationships with client and reviewing on a regular basis, ensuring they are getting the support they need
* Point of contact for client queries
* Report directly to the Partners
* Assist and implement company procedures and policies
Salary & Benefits:
Working for a firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors – the Client Accounts Manager offers a competitive salary; a minimum 29 days annual leave including bank holidays, pension and flexible benefits. Core hours 9am to 5.15pm, 1 hour for lunch daily.
Key applicant requirements:
* Minimum 2 years post qualified practice experience, ACA or ACCA
* Good general practice and commerciality understanding
* Experience gained within chartered accounting practice environment
* Demonstrable working knowledge of accounting standards and tax matters
* Comfortable client facing
* Happy to assist, manage and mentor trainees
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Able to commute to and work from an office base in Camberley in Surrey
* Driving license
Application process:
Please submit a CV and covering email to Lucy Evans lucy.evans@stewartco.co.uk. We have a more personal, hands-on approach to our recruitment processes, maintaining open communications and the provision of employer and job related information throughout.
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