Job role
Senior Client Manager
Location
Chester
Department
Accounts
Contract type
Full-time
Our firm
UHY is a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in the centre of Chester. We are ambitious people, united in our mission to be exceptional accountants, auditors and business advisers delivering a seamlessly integrated client service.
Through both our UHY UK & International network we harness global intelligence and combine this with local presence and knowledge to share technical and commercial insight.
The Partners and People at UHY in Chester provide a range of audit, taxation and business advisory services to a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly Owner-Managed Businesses but also some larger businesses with more complex, technical requirements.
Role overview
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Client Manager to be a key member of the Accounts team. They will be the first point of contact for the client and will be responsible for managing the completion of accounts assignments. You would be acting for limited companies and sole traders, operating in a wide range of business sectors. We have a mix of clients using Xero or other Cloud products.
We recognise that you and the rest of our team are essential to deliver on our purpose of “helping you prosper” whether you are a client, member of our team or part of the wider community. We want you to be challenged, have fun in the workplace, work with like-minded individuals and deliver great service.
Job description
The primary focus of the role will be both acting as principal contact for your own portfolio of clients and also supporting our team in a variety of areas, for example by tackling the more complex accounts work and assisting the partners with various client-related tasks and special ad hoc assignments.
Your typical daily duties will include:
* Preparation and completion of Limited company accounts and tax computations.
* Using Xero and other accountancy software to complete key tasks.
* Supporting junior colleagues with queries, setting assignments and reviewing their work.
* Preparation of management accounts.
* Reviewing VAT returns prepared by junior colleagues.
* Dealing with ad hoc queries raised by clients.
* Being the point of contact for your portfolio of clients whilst working on their accounts.
* Keeping the senior management team informed of any issues that arise with the client.
* Raising any potential time overruns as they are identified, with suggestions to mitigate the issues.
* Responsibility for clearing review points and addressing any follow-up queries until the date the accounts are signed.
* Maintain and develop technical ability by attending webinars and keeping abreast of technical development.
Assisting the partners on special project work such as business acquisitions and disposals.
Person specifications
* All applicants must have substantial accounting experience in practice, ideally gained in a UK professional Firm, to include preparation of statutory and management accounts, VAT and bookkeeping (using Xero and Sage).
* A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA).
* A strong team player who has the ability to work under minimal supervision, and work closely with the management team to drive projects forward.
* Be approachable to members of the accounts team.
* Clearly explain technical points to the accounts team.
* Must have a good amount of Limited company accounts experience.
* Ideally a proficient user of CCH Accounts Production, Sage and Xero.
General information
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday); standard office hours are 9am to 5.30pm, with flexibility of hours to meet specific work demands and client office hours. The role is essentially office-based but we do offer flexibility for occasional working from home as the need may arise.
This role is based in our office in Chester. However, you may be required to spend time working at client premises.
Benefits
* Salary commensurate with experience.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension arrangements using a scheme of your choice.
* Professional subscriptions (AAT/ICAEW/ACCA/CTA) paid.
* Annual parking permit.
* Client referral bonus for new clients introduced.
Are you an ambitious qualified accountant with UK Accounts experience looking for a new challenge with a strong Nationally-recognised Firm? As a growing department we have big plans for the future. If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to Richard Smith using the button below.
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