Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Part-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ashford
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Client Manager to join a small, specialist firm of chartered accountants based in Ashford. The practice supports start ups and early stage technology businesses, offering a varied mix of accounting and business advisory services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technology, building client relationships and helping developing businesses. The firm has a friendly, supportive team and operates a value based fee model, with no timesheets.
As a Client Manager, you’ll oversee your own portfolio, supervise a small team and contribute to improvements across the practice. You’ll also have significant scope for career progression, with remote working considered for the right person.
Responsibilities
As a Client Manager, your responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of technology businesses, providing accounting support and business advisory services.
Building strong client relationships and acting as the main contact for queries.
Supervising bookkeepers and offshore accountants, maintaining quality across accounts production, VAT returns and payroll.
Overseeing client deadlines and coordinating workloads through the firm’s practice management systems.
Helping clients get more from Xero, providing guidance and recommending suitable connected applications.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and the delivery of client services.
Keeping your technical knowledge current and exploring emerging technologies relevant to the practice and its clients.
Requirements
To be considered for this Client Manager opportunity, you’ll have:
An ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification.
Relevant accountancy practice experience and confidence managing client relationships.
Strong working knowledge of Xero.
Strong knowledge of IFRS.
Experience using practice management systems and coordinating client deadlines.
An interest in accounting technology and improving how work is delivered.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ideally, experience supporting start ups or early stage technology companies, although this is not essential.
This Client Manager role would suit a qualified accountant looking for greater responsibility, interesting clients and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a specialist practice.
Benefits
Competitive salary, depending on experience.
Quarterly bonus potential.
Healthcare and pension benefits.
Flexible working arrangements.
Remote working considered for the right candidate.
Significant career progression opportunities.
On site parking.
A friendly, supportive team.
A value based approach to client fees, with no timesheets.
To find out more about this Client Manager vacancy in Ashford, contact TPF Recruitment for a confidential conversation.
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