Client Account Manager
Up to £55,000DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC1000
The Firm:
Our client is a highly regarded national accountancy and advisory firm with a specialist healthcare client base across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Client Accounts Manager.
Renowned for delivering a highly personalised service, the firm has developed an excellent reputation within its specialist sector and continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and client offering. Alongside technical excellence, they place significant emphasis on building a supportive and collaborative culture where individuals are encouraged to develop, share knowledge and progress their careers.
The Role:
This is a varied management role combining client relationship management, technical accounts review and team leadership.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee a portfolio of healthcare clients from pre to end of year meetings, ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting services while acting as a trusted adviser on day-to-day accounting matters. You will review statutory accounts, support colleagues with technical queries and ensure assignments are delivered efficiently and within agreed timescales.
Equally important will be your role as a people manager. You will lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants, managing workflow, providing regular feedback and creating an environment where individuals are supported to perform at their best. The firm is looking for someone who enjoys developing others and leading by example.
You will also contribute to improving internal processes, embrace cloud accounting technologies and work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business to deliver an exceptional client experience.
Experience Required:
Applicants will be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with previous experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
Whilst experience working with healthcare clients would be advantageous, the firm is equally keen to meet individuals who possess strong leadership and people management skills together with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
You will demonstrate:
Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients within practice.
Strong technical accounts preparation and review skills.
Experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Confidence using cloud accounting software, including platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks.
A collaborative and supportive management style with a genuine passion for developing others.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Generous holiday, above market standard with Christmas shutdown
Enhanced pension scheme.
Health and wellbeing initiatives.
Free onsite parking.
Modern working environment with excellent technology.
Active social calendar and supportive team culture.
Long-term career progression within a growing national specialist practice.
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