Client Manager Permanent
A rapidly evolving UK accountancy firm are seeking to appoint a Client Manager in their Stroud office. You will be managing a portfolio of clients, working with a varied client base across a SME market.
The role of Client Manager is to build relationships with clients and to have direct responsibility of client portfolios. They are responsible for the delivery of an outstanding service to clients. The role requires an influential leader who can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and who can deliver for the business and for clients.
This is an opportunity to join a practice who can offer multiple development opportunities and excellent employee benefits.
The Client Manager will own and manage a client portfolio, oversee your team’s portfolios and inputting to workflow panning. You will be delivering revenue and profitability targets and foster long term client relationships.
Our client is seeking an ACCA/ACA experienced individual who has experience managing a diverse client portfolio. You would need to be able to demonstrate prior experience managing and coaching junior employees. This experience does need to have been gained in an accountancy practice environment.
Client Manager duties and responsibilities;
- Manage a client portfolio with higher level of client responsibility.
- Oversee your team’s portfolios.
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge and application of current UK accounting standards, tax legislation, technical issues and related matters, and updates team on new developments and standards.
- Use of workflow management across the team for your own portfolio.
- Deal with all elements of client service with support from Director/Partners for technical areas.
- Develop opportunities for the Group and flag to Director/Partner.
- Work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Take responsibility for delivery of quality advice.
What is in it for you?
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
- Business closure over Christmas*
- Life Assurance x4 annual salary
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
- Corporate Discounts Platform
If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, we offer a referral incentive scheme.
Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.