Client Manager

Job Title:

Practice Client Manager
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, hybrid after probation
£45,000 to £55,000 DOE + Bonus Opportunities
Full Time - 35 hrs Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Are you an experienced practice accountant looking to take ownership of your own client portfolio within a modern and growing firm?
Our client, a highly regarded and forward thinking accountancy practice based in Stevenage, is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing commercial advice and acting as a trusted business partner to SME clients. You will manage your own portfolio, lead client meetings and play an important role in supporting and developing junior team members.
If you are looking for a position that offers autonomy, progression and genuine influence within a growing business, this could be the ideal next step.

The Role
As Client Manager, you will become the primary point of contact for a varied portfolio of SME and owner managed businesses, delivering an exceptional level of service and helping clients make informed business decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing your own portfolio of SME clients.
- Building strong, long term relationships with business owners and directors.
- Reviewing year end accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns and VAT returns.
- Leading client meetings and providing practical financial advice.
- Preparing and presenting management accounts and financial reports.
- Supporting clients with cloud based accounting software including Xero.
- Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory services.
- Mentoring and developing junior members of the team.
- Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
- Working closely with the Directors to support the continued growth of the practice.

About You
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with previous experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice environment.

You will have:

- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts and tax.
- Experience reviewing accounts and tax returns.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- The ability to explain financial information clearly to clients.
- Experience mentoring junior team members.
- Knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting systems.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- A commercial approach and a genuine desire to help clients succeed.

What's in it for you?

- Commission and bonus opportunities.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Modern cloud based practice.
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
- Direct access to senior leadership.
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Birthday day off.
- Christmas shutdown
- Free on site parking.
- Regular team events and socials.
- Casual dress code.
Interested?

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a client focused role within a progressive and growing accountancy firm, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact SMT for further information.
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