Client Accounting Manager

We are looking for a Client Accounting Manager to join our Business Services team, where you will manage key client relationships, oversee complex accounting work, and support the growth and development of both clients and team members.

Our Business Services Team has around 35 staff, ranging from Trainee through to Partner. As a member of our Business Services Team, you will be reporting to Managers, Associate Directors and Partners, depending on the assignment. We have an interesting and diverse client base ranging from SMEs, corporate entities, OMBs and funds. Working in the Business Services team, you will become an integral part of the clients’ teams as trusted adviser and first point of contact. The main services that we provide are year-end accounts, VAT, cash flow and management accounts. As well as compliance, we help our clients fulfil their ambitious growth plans by providing projections. We have a varied client base operating in a number of different sectors including property, professional services, entertainment and hospitality, leisure, PR, IT and technology. Start-up companies are an interesting and rapidly growing section of our client base. In addition to assisting entrepreneurial businesses with the initial set-up of their business, we help them with their ongoing financial planning as well as finding suitable finance and investors.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients reviewing management accounts, VAT returns, statutory accounts and a range of ad hoc reporting across a range of industry sectors. You will act as client manager responsible for budgeting, WIP and billing. You will review often complex and bespoke management accounts. You will supervise and review staff output and provide guidance to junior members of the team. You will have constant interaction with the team and business services partners including those from other business units within LF. You will receive training, feedback and development from an exceptional team of practitioners as well as international advisory exposure to clients. You will attend networking events as well as work on new client proposals and prospects.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• The ACA/ACCA (or equivalent) qualification
• The ability to provide clear, accurate and commercial advice to clients
• The ability to build strong client knowledge and act as an extension to the client
• At least three years’ post‑qualification experience gained within a medium‑sized practice
• The ability to interpret client information and challenge the client appropriately
• The ability to liaise and coordinate effectively with members of the team and other service lines across the firm
• A real team‑player with a ‘can‑do’ attitude
• A keen interest in working in a challenging and sociable environment
• A commitment to continuous learning and to improve your own technical expertise

What we offer you in return:

• A competitive salary as well as a fully comprehensive range of benefits to include:
• Smart Working with core hours from 10am to 4pm
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Christmas bonus
• 4 or 5% pension (matched)
• Private Medical insurance
• Death in service benefit (x4 salary)
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave packages
• Flexible benefits: including healthcare assessments, cycle to work, childcare vouchers, health cash plan etc
• Employee assistance programme
• Fresh fruit and snacks in the office every week
• Annual away day and Christmas party as well as numerous other socials
• Annual wellbeing calendar with free seminars, freebies, lunch & learns
• A supportive working environment where development and progression are actively encouraged!