Client Manager; Maidstone

Exceptional Career Opportunity! Modern Growing Firm! Apply TODAY!

• Are you an experienced Client Manager who loves building strong, meaningful client relationships?
• Can you confidently oversee deadlines, manage workflows and provide proactive commercial advice?
• Do you thrive in a company where a close team and a friendly workplace environment is top of the agenda?

If so Read on and apply today!

Whether you're already a Client Manager or a Senior Accountant ready to step up - we want to hear from you!

Overview

A collaborative and welcoming modern firm is on the lookout for a NEW Client Manager to take ownership of client relationships, oversee service delivery and work closely with the Director. This is a pivotal role covering client communication, deadline management, financial reporting and leadership of junior staff.

This role is Monday-Friday with hybrid working available.

Salary is dependent on experience/qualifications. Higher salaries can be discussed.

Duties

• Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients, responding promptly to queries via telephone and email
• Build strong relationships by taking a genuine interest in clients' day-to-day operations, understanding their challenges and offering commercial advice beyond accounts and tax compliance
• Attend and lead client meetings, including compliance reviews and pre-year-end planning meetings, providing valuable insight and practical guidance
• Proactively identify potential issues and escalate key matters to the Director before they develop further
• Ensure all work is delivered within agreed scope, maintaining exceptional client service while setting clear and realistic boundaries
• Oversee accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring audit-standard working papers are maintained
• Prepare personal tax returns, P11
  
  Ds and quarterly reporting
• Notify clients of relevant tax changes, carry out Xero reviews and provide tailored tax planning support
• Monitor and meet all compliance deadlines including VAT returns, CIS filings, statutory accounts preparation and client onboarding
• Supervise less experienced team members, reviewing work to ensure accuracy and consistently high standards
• Work collaboratively with fellow Client Managers and the wider team to ensure a seamless and high-quality client experience

What we're looking for

A successful candidate for this role will be fully ACA/ACCA qualified with 4+yrs UK accountancy practice experience. xekaoyc You must live within a 1hr commute of Maidstone.