Senior Client Manager / Associate Director

Knight Brown Accountants Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Client Manager/Associate Director to manage client portfolios and provide expert advisory services. This on-site role offers an equity stake in the practice and genuine progression opportunities. Candidates should have extensive accounting experience, strong organizational skills, and professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are essential to meet client needs and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

Equity stake in practice

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• Proven expertise in client management, business advisory, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients providing expert accounting and business advisory services.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure all projects are delivered on time to high standards.
• Develop relationships with clients to understand and address their financial needs.

Skills

Client management

Business advisory

Financial reporting

Organizational skills

Time management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Expanding firm of Chartered Certified Accountants with a focus on providing excellent client service. The firm embraces cloud based accounting software and are Xero specialists.

Role Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Client Manager/Associate Director to join our team in a full-time capacity. This on-site role, based in Sandbach Cheshire, involves managing a portfolio of clients, providing expert accounting and business advisory services, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will collaborate with team members and develop relationships with clients to understand and address their financial needs. Additionally, you will play a critical role in mentoring junior staff and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

An equity stake in the practice is available for the successful candidate and the role has genuine progression prospects which will eventually lead to full ownership of the practice.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting, with strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
• Proven expertise in client management, business advisory, and strategic financial planning.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency in relevant accounting software and an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide data-driven insights and recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice or working with various small and medium-size enterprises is highly desired.