Client Manager Accountant

Client Manager (Accountant), Leeds, £45-50,000 An established Accountancy practice in Leeds center, due to continued growth is recruiting for a Client Manager who is ACCA or ACA Chartered. Reporting to and working with the Director, you will deliver a first-class service to their clients while undertaking a variety of work types including accounts preparation, auditing services, taxation compliance, outsourcing solutions, book-keeping, payroll and consultancy & general advice. We anticipate the role to be split 80% productive (working on key client portfolios) and 20% internal (managing workflow of the whole team, managing billing and work in progress and developing the team). Main duties: Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous. Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients – annual accounts and corporation tax returns. Personal tax planning for individuals. Responsibility for maintaining WIP and managing team KPI’s. Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training. Being the main relationship contact for clients. Promotion of the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients. Planning and organising workflow within the department. Identifying cross servicing opportunities and business development. Requirements: ACCA or ACA fully qualified. Have solid accounting experience obtained within practice. Knowledge of accounts preparation for incorporated and unincorporated clients. Experience working with IRIS, Xero and Sage would be preferential, but not essential. Have strong management, communication and organisational skills. Have experience of managing and controlling workflows in a practice environment. Be able to confidently work alone but also be a team player. Have excellent time management. Have the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and respond promptly to requests. Be proficient in Outlook and Word. Experience in Microsoft Excel to an advanced level. What’s on Offer? Competitive salary. 25 days holiday + birthday day off + bank hols. Health cash plan. Employee Assistance Programme. Group Life Assurance x3. Pension Salary Sacrifice. Agile working. Regular social events. Friendly and inclusive working environment. Regular training and development.

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