Client Manager (Accountant), Leeds, £45-50,000
An established Accountancy practice in Leeds center, due to continued growth is recruiting for a Client Manager who is ACCA or ACA Chartered
Reporting to and working with the Director, you will deliver a first-class service to their clients while undertaking a variety of work types including; accounts preparation, auditing services, taxation compliance, outsourcing solutions, book-keeping, payroll and consultancy & general advice.
We anticipate the role to be split 80% productive (working on key client portfolios) and 20% internal (managing workflow of whole team, managing billing and work in progress and developing the team).
Main duties:
- Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
- Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients - annual accounts and corporation tax returns
- Personal tax planning for individuals
- Responsibility for maintaining WIP and managing team KPI’s
- Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
- Being the main relationship contact for clients
- Promotion of the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
- Planning and organising workflow within the department
- Identifying cross servicing opportunities and business development
Requirements
- ACCA or ACA fully qualified
- Have a solid accounting experience obtained within practice
- Knowledge of accounts preparation for incorporated and unincorporated clients
- Experience working with IRIS, Xero and Sage would be preferential, but not essential
- Have strong management, communication and organisational skills
- Have experience of managing and controlling workflows in a practice environment
- Be able to confidently work alone but also be a team player
- Have excellent time management
- Have the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and respond promptly to requests
- Be proficient in Outlook and Word
- Experience in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank hols
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance x3
- Pension Salary Sacrifice
- Agile working
- Regular social events
- Friendly and inclusive working environment
Regular training and development