At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse client portfolio and prepare accounts to finalisation.
- Company: Growing, independently owned firm in East Sussex with a strong advisory focus.
- Benefits: Genuine client ownership, pathway to partnership, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and mentoring junior team members.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and play a key role in the firm's growth.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with strong accountancy practice experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Grafton Banks Finance is recruiting for a Qualified ACA/ACCA Client Manager to join a growing, independently owned firm based in East Sussex. The firm is seeing good levels of growth and are now in a position to recruit an experienced senior leader, who can help the firm to develop on its already strong advisory side of the business with managing a varied portfolio of clients. You will gain genuine client ownership, exposure to a broad range of work, and a realistic pathway to partnership; this opportunity is not to be missed.
You'll take ownership of an established portfolio of clients while supporting the wider team and helping drive the next phase of growth.
- Accounts Preparation: Preparing and reviewing accounts through to finalisation
- Tax Compliance: Personal and corporate tax work across a varied client base
- Client Management: Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact
- Team Development: Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
- Advisory Exposure: Broad exposure across different areas of practice including trusts and estates work
This is a varied role that offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to become a key part of the firm's future.
What We're Looking For:
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Strong all-round accountancy practice background
- Experience preparing accounts through to finalisation
- Comfortable managing client relationships independently
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Desire to progress and take on increasing responsibility
- Trusts and estates experience beneficial but not essential
Qualified ACA/ACCA Client Manager employer: Grafton Banks Limited
Grafton Banks Finance offers an exceptional opportunity for a Financial Controller in Dartford, where you will play a pivotal role in a thriving SME with a turnover of £10m. The company fosters a supportive work culture that values employee growth, providing clear pathways to advance into a Finance Director position, alongside attractive benefits such as a discretionary bonus scheme, pension, free gym membership, and flexible hybrid working options.
