Senior Client Manager

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Location: Bradford

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Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice Accounting

Company: Hays

Consultant: Tracey Straw

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company

A well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Senior Client Manager to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with extensive practice experience who enjoys client-facing work, team leadership, and managing a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

Your new role

As Senior Client Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing client relationships, managing staff, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients while supporting and developing junior members of the team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients, sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Liaising with clients on all accounting, taxation and business matters
• Supervising and reviewing the work of a team of accountants
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts from both incomplete and computerised records
• Preparing and reviewing company and personal tax returns
• Conducting client meetings and visits where required
• Supporting workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and business initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum of 15 years' experience within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing accounts for a wide range of business entities
• Proven people management and staff supervision experience
• Excellent technical knowledge of accounts and taxation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience using accounting software such as CCH, Sage and Xero
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of 80,000

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing independent practice

• Varied and interesting client portfolio

• High level of autonomy and responsibility

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Long-term career stability within a successful firm

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

# - Tracey Straw