Client Manager

Client Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £49-65k
Start Date: Flexible
Contact: (url removed)

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a leading independent accountancy firm in Oxfordshire for a Client Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The postholder will be required to manage a portfolio of clients and drive the delivery of accounting and tax planning solutions to these clients. You will also build relationships that allow you to effectively deliver projects and grow members of the team. Providing unique, tailored solutions to key rural clients.

Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality client service and respond promptly to client and third-party queries (e.g. HMRC).
Management of work and responsibilities to gain experience and progress in the role.
Development of client and business knowledge, becoming first point of contact for day-to-day matters
Reviewing accounts and tax returns prepared by junior staff, including corporate and unincorporated clients.
Support management of the Agriculture and Property Department to meet objectives through planning, by completing appraisals, monitoring and delegation.
Carry out staff appraisals and provide feedback and training.
Identify business and tax planning opportunities, VAT issues, NIC issues, business planning points, etc as part of the review process, and drawing to attention of partners and clients where appropriate.
Prepare reports/computations, liaising with professional advisers.
Liaise with and assist partners with assignments, and in controlling WIP by swift progression of work to completion and billing point.
Monitoring progress to assure work is planned, progressing and meeting deadlines in an efficient and cost-effective manner.Candidate Criteria
ACA, ACCA or CTA Qualified or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts and Tax within Practice, with management experience being desirable
In depth knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation
Proficient in MS Office
Experience in rural business or related services desirable
Confident communicator, able to manage and build trust
Ability to review work quickly and efficiently 
If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who could be, please contact Rachel at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed