Client Manager – Eastbourne
 
We are currently seeking a Client Manager for a well-established Accountancy Practice in Eastbourne.

To be considered for the role, you should have previous demonstrable and practical experience in an Accountancy Practice. The ideal candidate might be a qualified Accountant with previous experience in a similar role, or close to/newly qualified and ready to progress into a more responsible role within a practice.
Does this sound like you? If so, please read on.
 
As a Client Manager, your main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Review of accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Review of corporation tax and personal tax computations and returns
• Ensuring completion of assignments within appropriate budget and time frame
• Managing own portfolio of clients. Maintaining and building relationships with key individuals
• Proactively meet and talk to clients, provide support and advice as required and be the point of contact for the client at the firm
• Support trainees by providing training and supervision
• Involvement in networking and business generation – with the aim of building your client portfolio
• Reporting to the Partners of the firm

The ideal candidate would possess the following key skills and experience:

• ACCA/ACA or QBE (or close to qualifications)
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Highly commercial approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile
• Strong IT skills, and willingness to learn new systems
• Enjoys working within a team, and supporting more junior team members
• Worked within an accountancy practice in a client facing role

Salary details:

• The salary level is dependent on the applicant’s level of experience and qualifications