Job type
PermanentLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Public Practice AccountingIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Competitive, DOE
Senior Client Manager - Reading - Top 20 Practice - Part or Newly Qualified
Senior Account Manager
ReadingPermanent, Full-Time
Company Overview
This dynamic and ambitious accountancy practice, located on the outskirts of Reading, Berkshire, specialises in providing high-quality financial services. The firm is highly successful and accredited to offer Chartered Accountancy, Chartered Tax Advisory, and Probate Services. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for career progression within a supportive and professional environment.
The Role
- Report directly to the Client Services Manager.
- Manage workflows for a small team, ensuring timely, accurate, and budget-friendly delivery of work in alignment with client commitments.
- Oversee the management, development, and coaching of junior staff.
- Maintain a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality service and expert guidance.
- Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
- Handle corporation and personal tax returns.
- Conduct initial file reviews for technical accuracy before managerial and director-level assessment.
- Perform analytical reviews of clients’ financial data and lead review meetings to aid their understanding.
- Promote the firm's services and identify value-added opportunities for clients.
- Manage personal daily workloads efficiently.
The Requirements
- At least four years of experience in an accountancy practice.
- Qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA, or part-qualified ACA/ACCA (or qualified by experience).
- Strong technical knowledge of current Financial Reporting Standards.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent service to clients.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Capacity to meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong proficiency in accounting/tax systems; experience with Xero is an advantage.
- High-level competency in Excel and IT applications.
The Package
Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs
