Client Manager
£80,000 plus
Kettering
AJ Chambers are excited to represent an independent firm working in Kettering, they have been going strong for over a century.
Our key client is looking for an Experience Client Manager, that is RI within Audit as well as an account professional. They are keen to find someone that has strong leadership skills, efficient and proactive to lead a team.
What will you be doing?
- Oversee and manage clients’ accounts, tax and value-added services assignments, to include monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all issues prior to Partner review;
- Assist in the management of the overall team on a day to day basis;
- Manage a portfolio of clients including client take-on procedures to include the preparation of accounts and tax returns for companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals;
- Act as a major point of contact within the firm for client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients;
- Provision of general tax advice to clients;
- Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff (includes ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for appraisees)
- Work as part of the management team on issues such as resources planning, staff retention, improving our tools and processes and efficiency gains
- Keep up to date with all technical developments to ensure continued excellent services with the client
Qualifications/attributes
- ACCA, ACA or Qualified by experience
- Exceptional accounts knowledge
- Outstanding tax knowledge
- Strong time management skills
- Knowledge in audit work
- Proactive approach
What are your benefits?
- Pension scheme
- Medical scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salary
- Over time (set rate)
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
If this sounds like a role you’d love to explore more, get in contact with Jamie King at AJ Chambers today or apply direct.