Business Services Manager / Client Manager

Public Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are currently working with a well-established and forward-thinking firm of accountants in Welwyn who are looking for a driven and experienced Business Services Supervisor / Client Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to join a progressive independent firm of chartered accountants where there will be genuine scope for further career development.

The role will involve managing a varied portfolio of clients which will include a mix of small-medium limited companies, sole traders and partnerships from a wide array of business sectors. You will work closely with your clients, acting as their primary point of contact and having responsibility for ensuring that all work for your clients is completed accurately and efficiently.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all work completed for your clients is done so to the highest possible standard and in line with all agreed timescales and budgets.

Aside from the client management aspect of the role, you will be responsible for managing and assisting in the development of 2 - 3 junior staff which will include providing support to them where necessary and reviewing their work.

The ideal candidate will be ACCA / ACA Qualified (or may be Qualified by Experience) with strong and varied general practice experience. Excellent communication skills are imperative for this role as it is key that you can build and maintain a successful working relationship with an array of clients.

This opportunity offers excellent prospects for further career development within a growing and well respected practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:
 
Preparation and review of Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts
Preparation and review of tax computations and returns
Managing a diverse portfolio of clients from a range of industry sectors
Supporting the partners and clients with any bespoke queries and ad hoc project work as required
Acting as primary point of contact for an array of clients
Take responsibility for your own billing, and managing your own workload and that of the team in a timely and efficient manner, while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations
 
Skills:
 
ACCA / ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience
Practice experience essential
Client management experience
Experience of reviewing work prepared by junior members of staff
Excellent communication skills are essential

For further information on this role please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood – creid@clark-wood.co.uk / 01173 291057

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