Client Manager / Bookkeeping & Outsourced Finance

TPF Recruitment is supporting a well-established accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Client Manager to join their Bookkeeping and Outsourced Finance team in Uckfield.

This is a varied, client-facing role with responsibility for managing client relationships, overseeing service delivery and leading a team of bookkeeping professionals across multiple locations.

The Role:

Working closely with the Outsourcing Partner and Outsourcing Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients while helping to lead and develop the wider bookkeeping team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing strong, long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients

Leading and supporting a team of bookkeeping professionals

Reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, CIS and VAT returns

Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are maintained

Overseeing VAT registrations, deregistration's and enquiries

Supporting new business opportunities, proposals and client onboarding

Reviewing timesheets, billing and recoveries

Helping improve processes and ensuring clients receive an efficient, high-quality service

Embracing new technology and developing effective accounting solutions for clients

Training and mentoring team members across bookkeeping systems and processes

The role offers a good balance of client management, technical bookkeeping, team leadership and business development.

RequirementsYou will ideally be AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience, with:

Previous experience within an accountancy practice

Strong bookkeeping and VAT knowledge

Experience managing or mentoring a team

Excellent client relationship and communication skills

Strong IT skills and experience with platforms such as Xero, Sage, Dext, QuickBooks or ApprovalMax

A highly organised and proactive approach

The confidence to work independently while contributing to a wider team

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Life insurance / death in service

Ongoing professional development and training

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to take a lead role within a growing outsourced finance function

If you are an experienced bookkeeping or practice professional looking for a client-facing management role with genuine responsibility for clients and people, this could be an excellent next step.

Please contact Mark Sitton on (phone number removed),  , or via  for a confidential conversation.

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