Senior Client Accounting Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Client Manager (Accountant)
Location: Waterlooville Hampshire (Hybrid: Office-based with 1 day WFH)
Job Purpose
Seeking an experienced Senior Client Manager to lead and mentor a small team within a dynamic accountancy practice. The successful candidate will provide best-in-class service to a growing client portfolio overseeing the preparation and review of accounts and tax returns and delivering sound advisory support to small business clients.
Key Responsibilities
Manage prepare and submit accounts and tax returns for Sole Traders Partnerships and Limited Companies.
Supervise a small team ensuring workloads and statutory deadlines are managed.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members.
Review accounting and taxation work and offer feedback/training.
Support planning and monitoring of team performance and KPIs.
Communicate with clients via phone email social media and in-person.
Onboard new clients and support their transition through bookkeeping and compliance.
Advise clients on tax efficiency cashflow budgets and pricing.
Complete/review bookkeeping VAT returns and CIS as required.
Prepare for and lead year-end client meetings and fee reviews.
Maintain organized electronic records and client administration.
Liaise with HMRC and resolve client queries.
Deliver training to clients and ensure professionalism and company values in all work.
Requirements
Full membership of a chartered professional body (e.g. ACCA or equivalent).
At least 5 years experience in practice covering a wide client base.
Proven ability to prepare review and check accounts and tax returns.
Advisory experience and proficiency with Xero QuickBooks DEXT and FreeAgent.
Advanced knowledge of UK tax and accounting standards.
Strong use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent time management; able to prioritize work and manage shifting demands.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proactive curious and committed to learning and professional development.
Personal Attributes
Professional and approachable; strong customer service focus.
Supportive team player with a growth mindset.
Maintains high standards for professional appearance.
Committed to company values including teamwork respect continuous learning and client care.
Benefits
Additional leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Work from home options
Company events
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterlooville PO7 7YH
Required Skills:
ACCA Qualified/ CIMA Qualified/ ACA Qualified/ CTA Qualified
Required Education:
ACCA Qualified/ CIMA Qualified/ ACA Qualified/ CTA Qualified
Company Industry
Internet Service Providers / Retail Appliances / Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Supervising
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Customer Service
- Accounting & Finance
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- ACCA
- CPA
