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Client Accounting Manager
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Leeds city centre is seeking a Client Accounting Manager to join its established and growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys both client-facing responsibilities and internal team management.
The firm prides itself on delivering a first-class service across a wide range of areas including accounts preparation, taxation compliance, outsourcing solutions, bookkeeping, payroll, consultancy, and general business advice. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of clients while also contributing to the ongoing development of the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a portfolio of clients, primarily incorporated businesses, while also supporting unincorporated clients and individuals where required.
- Taking responsibility for compliance matters, including annual accounts and corporation tax returns.
- Providing personal tax planning advice to individuals.
- Reviewing and preparing annual accounts and tax computations.
- Supervising, mentoring, and developing team members to ensure client needs are met.
- Overseeing workflow management, WIP, billing, and KPI performance for the team.
- Acting as the primary relationship contact for clients, ensuring excellent service delivery.
- Promoting the Accounts & Outsourcing team internally and externally, with clients, professional contacts, and prospective clients.
- Identifying cross-servicing and business development opportunities.
About You:
- ACA or ACCA fully qualified.
- Proven experience gained within an accountancy practice.
- Strong knowledge of accounts preparation for both incorporated and unincorporated clients.
- Experience with IRIS, Xero and Sage is desirable but not essential.
- Strong communication, organisational, and people management skills.
- Ability to manage workflow, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
- Confident working independently while being a collaborative team player.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel skills.
What’s on Offer?
- Competitive salary package.
- 25 days’ holiday plus birthday day off and bank holidays.
- Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Group Life Assurance (x3 salary).
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
- Hybrid and agile working arrangements.
- Regular social events within a friendly and inclusive team culture.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- This role offers an excellent balance of client-facing work and internal team leadership, making it ideal for a qualified accountant seeking progression in a supportive and forward-thinking practice.
If you are interested in this Client Accounting Manager opportunity or would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Warwick at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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