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 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 a 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