Senior Client Manager

Senior Client ManagerKeighley Up to £80K (DOE) Salary & Benefits28 days annual holiday, plus statutory bank holidays.Monday to Friday 9am-5pm working week.Progression opportunitiesThe OpportunityAn established and well-regarded accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Client Manager to join its team.This is a senior-level position suited to an accomplished, technically strong accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing a team and taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients.The successful individual will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the practice, providing technical guidance, supporting and developing colleagues, and acting as a key point of contact for established clients.You will need to be confident operating at senior level, comfortable dealing directly with business owners and senior decision-makers, and capable of managing competing priorities in a busy practice environment. Key Responsibilities Managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of clients, acting as a senior point of contact for all accounting and taxation matters.Supervising, supporting and coordinating a team of at least four accounting professionals.Reviewing accounts and tax work prepared by colleagues, ensuring accuracy and maintaining high technical standards.Preparing statutory accounts for a diverse range of businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.Working with both complete and incomplete accounting records.Preparing personal and corporate tax returns.Producing and reviewing management accounts.Managing your own client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.Attending client meetings and undertaking client visits where required.Providing technical support and guidance to colleagues across the practice.Assisting with additional projects and wider practice requirements as they arise.Candidate RequirementsACA or ACCA qualified, or an equivalent recognised professional accountancy qualification.At least 15 years' recent experience working within a UK-based accountancy practice.A strong background in managing client relationships and supervising accounting teams.Extensive technical knowledge of accounts preparation across a varied client base.Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.Good knowledge of personal and corporate taxation.Previous management accounts experience.Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients at senior level.Please note: This is a fully office-based position. Hybrid or home-working arrangements are not available. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then I would love to hear from you!Click to apply with your CV or contact Olivia Bell on 01904 571 760.