Senior Client Manager
Employer Location Berkshire, Reading, England Salary Competitive, DOE Closing date 2 Jul 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Senior Account Manager
Reading
Permanent, Full-Time
Company Overview
This dynamic and ambitious accountancy practice, located on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, specialises in providing high-quality financial services. The firm is highly successful and accredited to offer Chartered Accountancy, Chartered Tax Advisory, and Probate Services. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for career progression within a supportive and professional environment.
The Role
1. Report directly to the Client Services Manager.
2. Manage workflows for a small team, ensuring timely, accurate, and budget-friendly delivery of work in alignment with client commitments.
3. Oversee the management, development, and coaching of junior staff.
4. Maintain a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service and expert guidance.
5. Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
6. Handle corporation and personal tax returns.
7. Conduct initial file reviews for technical accuracy before managerial and director-level assessment.
8. Perform analytical reviews of clients' financial data and lead review meetings to aid their understanding.
9. Promote the firm's services and identify value-added opportunities for clients.
10. Manage personal daily workloads efficiently.
The Requirements
11. At least four years of experience in an accountancy practice.
12. Qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA, or part-qualified ACA/ACCA (or qualified by experience).
13. Strong technical knowledge of current Financial Reporting Standards.
14. Proven track record of delivering excellent service to clients.
15. Ability to work independently without supervision.
16. Capacity to meet strict deadlines.
17. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
18. Strong proficiency in accounting/tax systems; experience with Xero is an advantage.
19. High-level competency in Excel and IT applications.
The Package
Company Pension Scheme* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays* Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority* Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum* Business closure over Christmas** Life Assurance x4 annual salary* Enhanced family leave policies* Enhanced Company Sick Pay* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential* Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:* PMI single or family* Critical Illness Cover* Cash plan* Cycle to work* Eye care* Dental*subject to exceptions and business needs
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
20. Corporate Governance
21. Credit Control
22. Part-Qualified Accountant
23. Payroll
24. Public Practice Accounting
25. Public Services Accounting
26. Senior Finance – Qualified
27. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
28. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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