Client Relationship Manager
3 days ago
Peterborough
Client Relationship Manager – Peterborough\n Salary: Competitive, depending on experience \n Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week \n Working: Hybrid/flexible working available after probation \n Holiday: 23 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 5 additional days The Opportunity\n Commercial Recruitment is delighted to be working with a fast-growing, top 20 UK accountancy firm that is looking for an experienced Client Relationship Manager to join its Peterborough team. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong practice background who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking to take the next step in their career. \n You will manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted point of contact while working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service, identify opportunities for growth and build long-term relationships. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Manage and develop a portfolio of accountancy clients\n, • Review year-end accounts, corporation and personal tax returns and VAT returns\n, • Provide clients with general accounting advice and software support\n, • Manage workforce planning, WIP and billing across your portfolio\n, • Brief team members on assignments and ensure clear objectives are in place\n, • Oversee and delegate work to junior team members\n, • Review and sign off files prepared by junior members of the team\n, • Ensure assignments are completed accurately and within budget\n, • Build and strengthen existing client relationships\n, • Identify opportunities to win new clients and develop existing accounts\n, • Contribute to process improvements and best practice\n, • Provide regular client contact by telephone and in person\nAbout You\n We are looking for an experienced accountant who can demonstrate: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualification\n, • 3+ years' accountancy practice experience\n, • Strong experience in accounts preparation\n, • Good technical knowledge of accounting standards\n, • Experience using accounting software such as Sage and Xero; CCH experience would be advantageous\n, • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF and Pivot Tables\n, • Excellent attention to detail\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Confidence working in a client-facing environment\n, • The ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure\n, • A proactive and self-motivated approach\n, • Strong organisational skills and commercial awareness\n, • Experience across a broad range of sectors would be advantageous\n, • The ability to support, motivate and develop junior team members\nBenefits\n\n, • Competitive salary\n, • 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays\n, • Additional holiday for each year of service, up to 5 days\n, • Flexible hybrid working after probation\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Private medical insurance after 5 years' service\n, • On-site car parking\n, • Cycle to work scheme\n, • Group life assurance at 4 x salary\n, • Employee benefits portal with cashback and vouchers\n, • Employee referral bonus\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Regular training and development\n, • Support with professional qualifications and personal development\nWhy Apply?\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing accountancy business where professional development, client relationships and quality of service are at the heart of the organisation. \n If you are an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking for a client-focused role with genuine opportunities to develop your career, Commercial Recruitment would love to hear from you. \n Apply today with your CV and a member of the Commercial Recruitment team will be in touch. \n Please note: applicants must be based in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.