Client Manager

If you live in or around Shrewsbury and you're an accountant that enjoys taking the autonomous lead for a varied client portfolio, overseeing WIP, deadlines, resourcing and maintaining excellent client relationships, this role with its generous salary of up to £55,000 p/a could be something you should learn more about.

Perhaps you're a Senior Accountant looking for a step up in line with your recent career development, or perhaps you're a Client Manager that is ready for a new challenge and to work somewhere new?

This exciting opportunity is for a Client Manager to join a thriving accountancy firm with significant heritage and an excellent regional reputation in Shrewsbury. This is a pivotal role in the practice and will offer an ambitious and confident accountant a really exciting role in which to develop and shine.

What are we looking for? You will be ACA, ACCA/CA or CTA qualified or QBE as this post offers an array of general accounting and tax duties. You will have a significant amount of experience in both areas and knowledge, and you will be adept at managing the workflow of a portfolio of valued clients and ensuring deadlines are met.

You will bring out the best in people, managing teams and supporting them with their learning and personal development. And of course, you will have first-class communication skills and a real passion for the delivery of excellence.

• Responsible for leading and managing staff, as well as career and personal development and overseeing the allocation and flow of work within the department.
• Supporting the Directors in all aspects of client management.
• Oversee a varied client portfolio in a wide range of industries including Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and High Net Worth Individuals.
• Provide ambitious standards of excellent customer service to clients by answering queries and resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee the provision of general accounting and tax services.
• Work on any ad hoc projects as necessary, such as cashflow forecasts and due diligence.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by helping to build good relationships with both prospective clients and existing clients.
• Work as part of a team that fosters a supportive and inclusive environment.

This long servingaccountancy practice is recognised for providing a full suite of accountancy services to a wide range of business sectors and has a client-centric approach.

This firm employs and is led by a modern and diverse team who are all proud of its extensive heritage and reputation. Together they deliver the best standard of service, working with a loyal client portfolio.

They have a professional yet relaxed work environment and encourage an inclusive approach that recognises and rewards people’s commitment, hard work, and success.

• £45, 000 to £55,000 pa
• Full time, permanent role
• Company pension
• Generous annual leave
• A range of discounts and perks
• A supportive working environment
• Professional development opportunities

• ACA or ACCA qualified or QBE with demonstrable experience in practice.
• Good time management and a positive, can-do attitude when working under pressure.
• Previous supervisory experience with great people management skills.
• A commercial mindset and enthusiam to support business growth.
• Committed to delivering the highest quality service.
• A team player who is eager to support the wider team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbally.

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs across the UK and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.