Runcorn, Cheshire, with travel to local offices
Permanent
Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn that is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join its team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager seeking a senior role within a respected practice, with a salary of up to £55,000 plus a 10% bonus.
Overview of the Client Manager role:
As Client Manager, you will lead on the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax advisory services across the practice. This Client Manager position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, support junior members of the team and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice.
Key responsibilities of the Client Manager will include:
- Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships
- Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns
- Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts
- Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden
- Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance
- Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals
- Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management
- Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services
- Travelling to local offices to meet with clients and attend team meetings as required
Required experience and qualifications of the Client Manager:
- Previous experience in a similar accounts or client management role, ideally within an accountancy practice
- ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax
- Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff
- Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth
- Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero or equivalent
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel to local offices as required
Benefits available alongside the Client Manager position include:
- Salary of up to £55,000 plus 10% bonus
- Permanent position offering long-term security with a well-regarded practice
- Runcorn-based office with travel to local offices across the region
- Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy
- Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team
- Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities
Client Manager - Accountancy Practice in Runcorn employer: Sellick Partnership
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