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| Posted: | 23/04/26 | |
| Recruiter: | R&A Talent Aquisition Partners Ltd | |
| Reference: | 3100526750 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Salary: | £40,000 - £55,000 Annual | |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon | |
| Description: | JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Senior Client Advisor/ Client Manager Location Plymouth Workplace Type On-site with flexible working Employment Type Full-time Main purpose of job To provide a seamless client experience whilst offering support to both more junior and senior team members Reports to Pod Leader/ Associate Director Department Accounting and Business Services Duties & Key Responsibilities Client manager responsibilities for a portfolio of clients Preparation of proposals for new and existing clients Preparation and reviewing of VAT returns Preparation and reviewing of management accounts Preparation of CIS returns Preparation of statutory reporting Year-end opening balance adjustments Preparation of Corporation Tax returns Company secretarial services Reviewing work from a Client Assistant and Semi Senior prior to publishing this within Xero or relevant accounting system Go to person for client queries and running client meetings Software support for clients Xero and app setups/training Budgets/forecasts with clients Training Client Assistant and Semi Senior Adviser roles Ad hoc projects General Responsibilities Managing clients expectations and delivery of up-to-date financials on time, every time. Managing and utilising other team members to deliver client work, including Client Assistant and Client Semi Senior levels Working on a portfolio of clients specifically Owner/Managed businesses from Sole Trade, Partnerships to Limited Companies and groups Ensuring Assignments are completed in accordance with the firm s standard procedures and confirming arrangements with the client and other internal departments, including costs and billing arrangements Ensure assurance quality at all times and compliance with the firm s procedures Identify and resolve key accounts, tax matters and contentious items, in consultation with the client and manager Responsible for planning non-complex assignments, taking responsibility for achieving agreed budgets and meeting deadlines CPD and ongoing training Ensure confidentiality of sensitive client data Direct communication with clients Client onboarding process WIP review and billing Identify opportunities to improve/streamline internal processes Identify opportunities to upsell/cross-sell other WPL services across the group Technology expert ability to train others within the team and clients alike, on accounting systems and add-ons within our preferred app-stack To act in accordance with the business values and competency framework Skills & Abilities Ability to communicate with direct line managers Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with clients Ability to outline objectives for more junior team members, articulating the budget, requirement and deadlines concisely Good accounting knowledge specifically FRS 102 + 1a Use of IRIS, Xero, Excel preferable but not essential Knowledge & Experience GCSE s (or equivalent) in Maths, English, Previous experience within an accounting practice 2-3 years minimum An accounting qualification Personal Attributes Attention to detail Team player/social Good communicator Articulate Ability to manage workloads Ability to meet deadlines Ability to train others Refer to competency framework for specific behavioural indicators | |