Client Manager in Stafford

THE COMPANY

Kenton Black are delighted to be working with a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants in Stafford. They are a 3 Partner firm and have been established for over 30 years and are big enough and skilled enough to cope but still small enough to care. They are a forward-thinking practice incorporating technology on every level. From cloud accounting software, to their online portal, which allows clients to approve documentation electronically without resorting to snail mail. They have a wealth of qualified experience in their team which can provide a wide range of services both to help business start-ups to become successful as well as helping established businesses to grow and succeed.

They are certified partners with Xero and offer a full range of services including but not limited to:-cloud accounting services, bookkeeping, company secretarial duties, buying or selling a business, management accounts, minimising tax liabilities, P11D’s, payroll, personal tax, specialist tax relief, CIS, VAT and so much more
Due to continued growth they are now looking for an experienced Client Manager to join their already established team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As Client Manager you key responsibilities will include:

-Managing a portfolio of various small to medium sized businesses, mostly limited companies
-You will manage a varied portfolio including industries such as retail, manufacturing, property companies, service companies and also some charities
-This is very much a client facing role which will also include answering calls and emails from clients amongst many other duties
-Offering tax planning and business advisory opportunities for clients
-Being the go-to contact for smaller clients – larger more complex clients tend to be managed by the partners but in partnership with the manager
-Reviewing draft accounts prepared by the assistants
-Preparing business tax computations
-Assisting junior members of the team
-Offering mentoring sessions – for example if a regular error is happening on jobs from a certain assistant, then offering a mentor session to explain the correct way of doing things
-Managing workflow
-Reviewing VAT returns prepared by the outsourcing team for your clients
-Offering cloud software support to your client list
-Reviewing self assessment tax returns for the business owners of your client list
-Identifying opportunities for developing social media awareness for the firm

PERSON SPECIFICATION

-ACA/ ACCA qualified or equivalent
-Strong knowledge and practical experience of cloud accounting software – Xero ad Quickbooks experience advantageous
-Experience of Sage, IRIS - advantageous
-Experience of Managing, supporting and mentoring a team
-Current experience of reviewing the work of junior staff members
-Currently managing your own portfolio of clients as well as reviewing
-Ability to multi task, show casing the ability to stay calm under pressure
-Strong technical skills with ability to showcase your level of accuracy and attention to detail
-Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written and spoken communications
-Ability to meet strict deadlines within budget
-Proven experience of providing cloud accounting support to clients
-Ability to show case not only your managerial experience but also your leadership qualities
-Good academic history

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU !!
-Opportunities for progression and Partner status
-Competitive salary
-Flexible working to fit around your work /life balance
-Modern and friendly working environment
-Convenient office location with easily accessible and free car parking nearby

If you are ready for a fresh challenge with a wonderful, forward thinking Staffordshire based Accounting firm then please APPLY TODAY.

This vacancy is being handled by Laura Banks – Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leyland, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Belfast, Dundee, Aberdeen and Worcester, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

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