Location: Stockport, Greater ManchesterJob Type: Full-time, Permanent
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A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership.
The role
As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues.
Key responsibilities
* Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders
* Review corporation tax computations and returns
* Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors
* Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns
* Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards
* Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact
* Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries
* Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work
* Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
* Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
* Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results
* Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation
* Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients
* Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors
About you
* ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
* At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
* Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio
* Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development
* Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel
* Strong experience with Xero
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* Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
* Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems
* Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations
* Excellent communication and people management skills
* Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong analytical and research abilities
The package
* Competitive salary
* 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
* Enhanced pension contributions
* Health plan benefits
* Flexible working options
* Clear career progression opportunities
* Ongoing training and professional development
For more information, please apply today.