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Senior Client Manager Job Vacancy
Would you love a varied role with a highly regarded accountancy practice in the South West, benefiting from a competitive salary, impressive suite of benefits, and a clear path to progression?
We want to hear from you if you're a strong communicator, proactive problem solver, and natural team leader who can deliver an all-rounder skillset as part of a dynamic team.
This Senior Client Manager job in Barnstaple is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on accountant who can autonomously work with clients to deliver the highest standard of service, whilst leading a team and inspiring those around you.
Can you answer yes to these questions?
- Do you excel at building strong client relationships, overseeing a varied portfolio with a commercially driven outlook?
- Would you benefit from working as part of an experienced team that nurtures talent and fosters an educational working culture?
- Are you career driven and motivated by professional development, with an outlined route to progression?
If so, this Senior Client Manager job in Barnstaple could be the right opportunity for you.
You’ll be ACA or ACCA qualified with demonstrable experience in a senior role within accountancy practice. Additional qualifications, such as AAT, are desirable but not essential. You'll have an excellent work ethic, strong attention to detail, and be truly passionate about providing service excellence to a broad range of clients.
Does this sound like you? Contact us in strict confidence today to take a step towards your new role in practice.
Job Purpose
- Managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing workflow, deadlines, and budgets.
- Planning and undertaking assignments, striving to deliver service excellence.
- Leading a team of accountants, reviewing work, providing constructive mentorship, and motivating those around you.
- Owning responsibility of KPIs, including monthly billing forecasts and ensuring fee recovery rates are met.
- Contributing to the firm’s growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients.
- Building trusted and long-lasting client relationships, proactively handing queries.
- Reviewing processes and implementing more efficient ways of service delivery.
- Setting an example to junior staff as a hands-on senior manager.
About this firm
This Senior Client Manager job in Barnstaple is on offer with a highly reputable accountancy practice with an established presence in the South West and across the UK.
Providing a full suite of accountancy support to a varied and growing client portfolio, this firm of accountants is recognised for its client-centric approach. Nurturing talent through professional development, this experienced team offers impressive career progression opportunities and fosters an open and supportive working environment.
Looking for a standout candidate who can hit the ground running with strong communication and relationship building skills, this firm will suit a career-driven and personable candidate.
Employee Benefits
- £60,000 to £80,000 pa.
- Permanent, full-time role.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Positive and supportive company culture.
- Modern office and flexible working options.
The successful candidate
- ACA or ACCA qualified, with demonstrable experience within practice.
- AAT qualification desirable.
- Experience managing a client portfolio, with a results-driven approach.
- Previous experience leading a team, including reviewing work and providing mentorship.
- A sound commercial understanding, including forecasting and monitoring fee recovery.
- A can-do attitude to problem-solving.
- Organised and able to oversee a team’s workload effectively.
- Excellent communication and advisory skills.
- Confident working closely with senior management.
- Motivated and able to inspire others.
- Collaborative and creative.
- Excellent business acumen.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.
Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Barnstaple and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.
