Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Client Manager to be based at our East Coast office in Gorleston.

Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Ltd are a well-established firm of accountants, based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire; with offices in King's Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Fakenham, Wisbech, March, Downham Market and Acle . We have more than 140 dedicated staff spread across the organisation.

Our teams include highly qualified individuals who provide a helpful, professional, honest and caring service to our clients, to help them navigate their business and personal finances.

The relationship that our teams have with their clients and communities is integral to the reputation and success of the firm. Enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic are major attributes that we look for when introducing someone new into our team.

The principles of equality and diversity play an integral part in our recruitment and retention of trainees, accountants and support staff, and in the promotion of talented individuals at Stephenson Smart.

Overview

You will be exposed to a wide variety of accounting and tax areas. For example, accounts for companies, sole traders and partnerships, audits, tax computations and tax returns, VAT returns, CIS returns, etc. Additionally, you will help mentor the junior members of the team, it will be your responsibility to brief staff on any ongoing business and help develop staff members, whilst ensuring work is completed to strict deadlines. The successful candidate will help to lead.

Key Responsibilities

Delegating workflow, reviewing work, and providing coaching to manage and develop junior members of staff to help them reach their full potential Ensuring the team's documentation meets the highest standards, reviewing financial statements to ensure they comply with relevant regulations Managing engagements, demonstrating a commercial approach and effective use of resource. Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills & Experience

Must be ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience Strong IT skills with experience using Xero and IRIS preferrable People management experience Proven experience in client handling A strong work ethic with commitment to delivering an excellent service An innate drive to ensure the value and integrity of the business is always upheld An ability to work to deadlines

Package

Competitive salary plus additional benefits subject to experience Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions Life Assurance (death in service) Sick Pay after qualifying period Employee Benefits Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Free car parking Length of service recognition Company social events paid for or subsidised by the firm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Licence/Certification:

ACA or ACCA qualification or are you QBE? (required)
Work Location: In person