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Ideal for an experienced practice individual who is looking to make the role their own. This opportunity offers autonomy, flexibility and a fantastic office culture.
Client Details
This firm is truly a great place to work, forward thinking in terms of services, people and the information technology used across the practice. A multi office firm with opportunity for succession position.
Responsibilities
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
* Take the lead on business development in and around Chester and drive and support the team in BD activity – including leading market research, marketing activities, and playing a key role in the preparation of proposals and sales pitches
* Joint responsibility for managing the team with potential to grow the team over time
* Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff and assist in the management of the team on a day-to-day basis; lead, mentor, and act as role model for junior team members
* Proactively monitor and help resolve people issues, provide constructive input to colleagues, identify and act upon own and team training and development needs, and support career planning of team members
* Proactive management of budgets, fees targets, WIP and debtors
* Advising on an array of practice queries when necessary
* Act as one of two main points of contact within the office for clients, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them
* Review work completed by junior team members and resolve all issues
* Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and set deadlines
* Work and liaise with colleagues in other offices/departments as necessary to provide high quality client service
* Knowledgeable of the firm's services and able to cross-sell those services into the client base
Qualifications
* ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with at least 5 years of post‑qualification experience
* Proven experience of working in a practice environment
* Experience in managing a client portfolio
* Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships
* Proactive approach to problem‑solving and delivering client solutions
* Motivated individual able to work alone or as part of a team
* Ability to take responsibility and use own initiative to resolve problems and issues
* Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels
* Strong organisation and planning skills and attention to detail
Job Offer
* Hybrid working
* Option to buy and sell holidays
* Electric car scheme
* CPD and paid subscriptions
* Opportunity for continuous progression
* Paperless office and electronic working papers adopted giving the ability to work from home when appropriate
* Secure parking space available outside the office; flexible/hybrid working available
* Family focused as a firm and continuing to grow
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