Where
Stockport
What
Call Centre / Customer Service
Job Type
Permanent
Salary: 50000 Annual
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership.
The Role
As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders
- Review corporation tax computations and returns
- Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors
- Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns
- Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards
- Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact
- Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries
- Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work
- Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
- Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results
- Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation
- Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients
- Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors
About You
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
- Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development
- Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel
- Strong experience with Xero
- Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
- Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations
- Excellent communication and people management skills
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and research abilities
The package
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Enhanced pension contributionsThe package
- Health plan benefits
- Flexible working options
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
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Client Manager in Stockport employer: Stockport Nub News
At Stockport Nub News, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture. Our flexible working arrangements allow for a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to employee development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm. Join us in a vibrant location where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact on our diverse client portfolio.
