Client Manager

Airport Placements; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Ashford is seeking a Client Manager to act as a primary contact for clients, ensuring their financial needs are met. Responsibilities include managing relationships, overseeing financial statements, and providing strategic advice. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications like ACCA or ACA. This role offers a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a practice environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture client relationships.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Provide strategic business advice to clients.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial reporting

Tax regulations

Excellent communication

Workload management

Education

ACCA, ACA, or QBE

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Client Manager
Job Type: Full time/permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Location: Ashford
Salary: Dependent on experience

Job Purpose

You'll act as a main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial needs are met with precision and care. You'll manage relationships, provide strategic advice, and undertake key accounting services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture client relationships, acting as the main point of contact for a varied client base.
• Oversee and ensure the preparation of financial statements, management accounts, and tax returns are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Provide clients with strategic business advice and guidance, helping them make informed financial decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to deliver seamless client service.

Qualifications and Skills

• ACCA, ACA, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a practice environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and tax regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload under tight deadlines.