Client Manager/Senior Accountant (ACCA/ACA)

Job Summary:

We are a forward thinking, e-commerce accountancy practice looking for an experienced ACCA/ACA-qualified accountant to step into a Client Manager role. The primary responsibility will be to take on the management of our client portfolios and to oversee the delivery of services to those clients. Alongside this you will be expected to provide both accounting and tax advice. Key duties will include business development services, regular client meetings and handling tax queries as they arise.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Nurture and grow client relationships, providing proactive tax and accounting advice
  • Manage your own portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery
  • Conduct a ‘welcome call’ with new clients and complete a risk assessment upon client sign-up and annual AML risk assessment
  • Periodically review bookkeeping and collaborate with the bookkeeper to ensure accuracy.
  • Conduct quarterly business review meetings with relevant clients and hold an Annual Accounts Review (AAR)
  • Monitor the time spent by the team on each client and ensure invoicing aligns with the client's revenue and time spent.
  • Research complex tax matters and provide clear, practical solutions to clients.
  • Liaise with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on behalf of clients, handling inquiries and resolving tax-related issues.
  • Stay updated on changes in UK tax legislation and communicate implications to clients and the team.

Mandatory Requirements:

  • Relevant Accounting Qualification (ACCA/ACA)
  • At least five years’ previous experience in a UK accountancy practice
  • Solid understanding of UK Tax principles - Corporate, Personal, VAT, etc
  • Great command of the English language (both written and oral)
  • Solid understanding of spreadsheet software

Desirable Characteristics:

  • Experience working with e-commerce businesses.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Friendly and sociable attitude.
  • Familiarity with software such as Karbon, Apron, One Drive, 1Password, and Slack is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Benefit from flexible working hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Flexibility to work remotely, depending on the firm's needs.
  • Participate in company-sponsored events and team-building activities.
  • Pathways for career progression within a growing firm, providing ample opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexitime
  • Work from home

Work Location: Remote

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