Client Manager

Location: Rainford

A growing Accountancy Practice is looking to appoint a  Client Manager  into their St Helens office.
This is an excellent opportunity where you'll work closely with a broad portfolio of SME clients, managing relationships while producing high-quality accounts and tax work, with the opportunity to mentor junior staff and genuinely add value to clients.
Whether you are  fully qualified, part-qualified or a strong QBE accountant , this role offers the chance to join a people-focused environment with long-term progression opportunities.
Client Manager Responisbilities:
Prepare year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
Produce corporation tax computations and returns for review by senior leadership
Prepare deferred tax calculations and tax reconciliations
Complete VAT returns and support clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements
Prepare periodic management accounts and management information reporting
Ensure statutory accounts and corporation tax returns are submitted within Companies House and HMRC deadlines
Act as a key point of contact for client queries via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings
Manage your own portfolio of clients with oversight from senior leadership
Review work prepared by junior staff and support with training and development where required
Client Manager Attributes:
ACA / ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or  Qualified By Experience (QBE)
Minimum  5 years' experience within accountancy practice  (or 8+ years for QBE applicants)
Able to prepare a high-quality final set of accounts for Partner review
Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and business tax matters
Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts
Client Manager Benefits:
Genuine client ownership and autonomy within the role
On-site parking
Hybrid and flexible working
Exposure to a varied client base across multiple sectors
Clear long-term progression potential
If you are an experienced Practice Accountant looking for a varied role with greater client ownership and progression opportunities in St Helens, we'd love to hear from you....APPLY NOW.....