Client Manager

Client Manager Job Vacancy

Calling all Client Managers looking for a new and exciting challenge.

Can you lead a varied portfolio of clients, building trusted and long-lasting relationships?

Can you prepare and review management accounts to an exceptional standard, always striving to deliver excellence? Can you bring an impressive skillset to a modern and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants and business advisors?

If you can answer yes to these questions, this Client Manager job in Barnstaple could be the right opportunity for you.

You’ll be a qualified accountant or qualified by extensive experience within practice. You’ll also be a self-starter with a natural talent for inspiring those around you. Good communication skills will be essential, and you’ll have the ability to confidently lead a client-facing role.

This is a rare opportunity for a Client Manager looking to join a proactive firm and will suit a professional who can collaboratively work with an experienced and highly regarded team.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, contact us today to have a confidential conversation about the role.

Job Purpose

• Lead all activity relating to the preparation of statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Supervise staff and oversee workflow.
• Preparation and review of management accounts for a varied portfolio of clients in the specific sector of agriculture and property.
• Prepare financial statements through close partnerships with clients.
• Preparation and review of reconciliation of VAT Returns.
• Preparation and review of reconciliation of control accounts.
• Preparation and review of tax computations.
• Providing business set up services.
• Provide detailed analysis for Partners to review before client meetings.
• Deliver valued input on the financial goals and performance of the business.
• Lead, develop and inspire a team of accountancy professionals.
• Oversee the development of new projects operationally and strategically.
• Provide a bridge between client account departments and the firm’s internal bookkeeping function.
• Build trusted and long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Showcasing a thirst for knowledge and the ability to apply new learning to the evolution of services.
• Support Managers and Partners with ad hoc duties as required.
• Business development.

About the Employer

This highly regarded accountancy practice in Barnstaple is part of a UK Top 50 regional firm in Somerset and Devon and prides itself on delivering the highest standard of service, providing a full suite of accountancy support and business advice to a loyal client portfolio.

This successful firm fosters a supportive working environment, providing training opportunities and focusing on professional development.

They have a professional yet relaxed work environment and encourage an inclusive approach that recognises and rewards people’s commitment, hard work, and success.

Employee Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role
• An integral role within a forward-thinking team
• Professional development opportunities
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• Life assurance
• Healthcare benefits
• Commission and referral benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working options available
• Hybrid working.

Job Requirements

• ACCA, ACA or CA qualified with at least 3 years’ previous experience in a similar role.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Confident and socially outgoing.
• Adaptable, organised and conscientious.
• Resilience.
• Friendly nature and easy to talk to.
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, both verbal and written.
• Good attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Able to confidently work closely with Partners.

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 tax and 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.