Job Title: Client Manager Location: Uckfield Package: £50,000-55,000, hybrid working, annual bonuses, 25 days holiday (plus BH) Working Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (flexibility) An exciting opportunity has arisen within a top practice based in Uckfield, who are hiring for a Client Manager to join their growing team.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

This client-facing role will play a key role in leading the bookkeeping and outsourced finance service, working closely with partners and management, to ensure excellent service delivery and team leadership The role is well suited to a qualified or QBE accountant, with strong experience working in accountancy practice, who is looking to take on more responsibilities.

With an opportunity to manage a dynamic portfolio, and oversee dedicated teams, this is a truly exciting challenge.

If you are looking to challenge yourself within one of the UK's best practices then look no further Client Manager Job Responsibilities Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering a professional, responsive, and client-focused service.

Lead and inspire a multi-location bookkeeping team (UK, South Africa, and Poland), coaching and motivating them to deliver their best.

Drive new business growth, converting opportunities into clients through compelling proposals, networking, and strong internal collaboration.

Oversee high-quality bookkeeping delivery, reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, CIS, and VAT returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Manage team workflow and performance, coordinating work plans, monitoring deadlines, reviewing timesheets, and maintaining quality standards.

Champion technology and process improvement, leveraging tools such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Dext, and ApprovalMax while training the team and embedding efficient, scalable processes. xehkeey

Client Manager Job Requirements Ideally be AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience Experience working within accountancy practice Highly organised, with previous bookkeeping and people management skills Good VAT knowledge Strong IT skills and experience working with different accountancy systems (such as Xero, Sage, Dext, ApprovalMax & QuickBooks) Self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative Be a true team player Prioritise communication as a key attribute Client Manager Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience, ranging from £50,000-60,000 Hybrid working pattern and flexibility on hours Comprehensive pension scheme Private health insurance Life Insurance - death in service Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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