Job Description
TPF Recruitment is supporting a well-established accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Client Manager to join their Bookkeeping and Outsourced Finance team in Uckfield.
This is a varied, client-facing role with responsibility for managing client relationships, overseeing service delivery and leading a team of bookkeeping professionals across multiple locations.
The Role:
Working closely with the Outsourcing Partner and Outsourcing Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients while helping to lead and develop the wider bookkeeping team.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients
- Leading and supporting a team of bookkeeping professionals
- Reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, CIS and VAT returns
- Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are maintained
- Overseeing VAT registrations, deregistration's and enquiries
- Supporting new business opportunities, proposals and client onboarding
- Reviewing timesheets, billing and recoveries
- Helping improve processes and ensuring clients receive an efficient, high-quality service
- Embracing new technology and developing effective accounting solutions for clients
- Training and mentoring team members across bookkeeping systems and processes
The role offers a good balance of client management, technical bookkeeping, team leadership and business development.
Requirements
You will ideally be AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience, with:
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice
- Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge
- Experience managing or mentoring a team
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Strong IT skills and experience with platforms such as Xero, Sage, Dext, QuickBooks or ApprovalMax
- A highly organised and proactive approach
- The confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider team
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Private health insurance
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance / death in service
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to take a lead role within a growing outsourced finance function
If you are an experienced bookkeeping or practice professional looking for a client-facing management role with genuine responsibility for clients and people, this could be an excellent next step.
Please contact Mark Sitton on 01273 102 360, Mark@TPFrecruitment.com, or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.
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Client Manager / Bookkeeping & Outsourced Finance in Heathfield employer: TPF Recruitment Ltd
TPF Recruitment offers an exceptional working environment for an Accounts Semi-Senior in Haywards Heath, where you can thrive in a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to ongoing development, employees enjoy a balanced work-life culture alongside generous benefits like enhanced family leave and corporate discounts. This role not only provides diverse client exposure but also fosters mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for those eager to advance their careers in accountancy.
