Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Assistant Manager in Hailsham

Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Assistant Manager

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Assistant Manager who enjoys building strong client relationships and is looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio within a friendly, independent accountancy practice. Whether you are ACA or ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or qualified by experience, this role offers the chance to join a well established firm where your expertise will be valued and your career can continue to develop.

Our client is a highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Hailsham with a strong reputation for delivering expert accountancy and tax services to owner managed businesses and individuals across Sussex. Known for its personal approach and long standing client relationships, the firm provides a supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine flexibility through hybrid working.

As Client Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts, acting as a trusted advisor and working closely with the firm's tax specialists to deliver an outstanding client service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and being a key part of a close knit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio and Client Management
  • Manage a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of industries
  • Build and maintain strong long term client relationships
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and support
  • Identify opportunities to add value and introduce additional services where appropriate
• Accounts Production
  • Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
  • Ensure accounts are completed accurately and in line with relevant accounting standards
  • Review work prepared by junior members of the team where appropriate
  • Assist clients with bookkeeping queries and accounting software
• Tax and Advisory
  • Work alongside the firm's tax specialists to deliver a seamless client service
  • Liaise with clients regarding corporation tax, personal tax and other compliance matters
  • Provide general business advice and support to owner managed businesses
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and advisory work as required
• Team Support
  • Support and mentor junior members of the team
  • Share technical knowledge and assist with training where appropriate
  • Contribute to maintaining high quality standards across the practice
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required

ACA or ACCA qualified, nearly qualified, or qualified by experience

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice

Strong experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts

Confident managing a portfolio of clients independently

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks would be advantageous

The salary for this role is expected to be between £40,000 and £50,000, depending on experience.

Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements available.

Pension Scheme: Secure contributions to your pension.

Varied Client Base: Work with a diverse portfolio of local businesses and individuals.