Client Partner

A well-established Accountancy firm based in Bolton are recruiting for a Client Accountant/ Client Partner on a full time, permanent basis. The role of a Client Partner in the Accounting department is to manage and develop a team of Accountants and Accounts Assistants, to deliver a compliant, professional, and high-quality service to the clients. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team in your department, to help deliver on the objectives and goals of the business.

• Responsible for a reduced portfolio of clients
• Ensure compliance deadlines are met for all clients.
• Reviewing work that has been prepared by assistants.
• Preparing accounts, VAT returns (as needed), corporation tax returns and any other compliance work needed for filing at Companies House and HMRC.
• Manage a team of assistants and accountants, having regular one to ones with the team, and ensuing that they have everything needed to carry out their duties.
• Ownership of compliance across the team, maintaining a thorough review process for all work, ensuring a consistent and compliant service is delivered and statutory filing dates are met.
• Monitor performance to ensure standards are met and accurate, tailored, and proactive advice is being given to clients, evidenced by high engagement and client referrals.
• Deal with any complaints that come up within the team from clients.
• Take responsibility for the recruitment of the office
• Proactively measure and monitor results to identify and implement opportunities for improvement, to delight the client and facilitate growth.
• Develop and deliver training plans, fostering an environment where team members are able and motivated to grow and develop.
• Oversee the onboarding of new clients
• To Facilitate growth of the SME clients, to increase client numbers

Client Partner Job RequirementsStudying towards or qualified ACCA/ACA or CTA and/or minimum 5 years' experience working in an accountant role or equivalent.Strong organisational and analytical skillsWorking knowledge of Accounting Systems and Software.The ability to research, analyse and make logical decisions within a given timeframe.The ability to develop trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders.Able to work independently and as part of a Team.Develop self through CPD and Relevant Training, to ensure up to date with all relevant legislation.

Client Partner Salary & Benefits

• £40,000.00 - £50,000.00
• Based in Bolton
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with continuous service
• Performance bonuses
• Bupa Cash Plan (including dental and optical care)
• Pension - up to 4% contribution match
• Professional qualification salary enhancement
• Regular team social activities
• Financial services
• Flexible working hours
• Full study support
• Bupa Select Health Scheme (including inpatient and outpatient services)
• Death in service benefit
• Long service award
• Workplace listener scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.