You will be working for the Dorchester Office of this successful, independent, business advisory and accountancy practice with offices all across the UK and Ireland. Their regional offices of over 1800 colleagues operate in collaboration across the Group, combining collective expertise to maximise their people’s potential.

The role of Client Manager is to build relationships with clients and to have direct responsibility for client portfolios. They are responsible for the delivery of an outstanding service to clients and the role requires an influential leader who can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and who can deliver for the business and for clients.

Key responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of clients, leading client meetings, and advising clients; managing all aspects of client relationship including, quoting, agreeing services, invoicing, payment method and annual engagement renewal; assisting in the production of Management and Annual Accounts, forecasts and performance reports; building strong relationships with professional contacts, e.g. IFA's, solicitors and financial institutions to encourage referrals and access funding and support for clients and mentor the team, providing feedback, training, and support to ensure accurate, efficient, and profitable service.

It is likely that the successful person will be ACCA or ACA qualified with at least 3+ years of experience working in a practice, ideally to include some exposure to tax. They will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge and application of current UK accounting standards, tax legislation, technical issues and related matters, and update the team on new developments and standards. They will also need good working knowledge of Excel and the ability to learn and use bookkeeping packages such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays (plus holiday buy and sell), life Assurance x4 annual salary, enhanced family leave policies and Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, Corporate Discounts Platform and Flexible Benefits platform.

If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you are looking for, and you have the required experience in accountancy practice, please apply straight away or feel free to contact Micala Angel directly on 07900 224915 for a confidential career discussion about this and/or other opportunities that may be available to you.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship for overseas employees cannot be provided for this role.