Client manager

My client is a firm of Chartered Accountants in Eastbourne and they are in need of a Client Manager due to expansion. The Role As a Client Manager, your main duties and responsibilities will include: middot; Review of accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders middot; Review of corporation tax and personal tax computations and returns middot; Ensuring completion of assignments within appropriate budget and time frame middot; Managing own portfolio of clients. Maintaining and building relationships with key individuals middot; Proactively meet and talk to clients, provide support and advice as required and be the point of contact for the client at the firm middot; Support trainees by providing training and supervision middot; Involvement in networking and business generation ndash; with the aim of building your client portfolio middot; Reporting to the Partners of the firm About You To be considered for the role you should have previous demonstrable and practical experience in an Accountancy Practice. The applicant might be a qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar role, or close to / newly qualified and ready to progress into a more responsible role within a practice. The ideal candidate would possess the following key skills and experience: middot; ACCA/ACA or QBE (or close to qualifications) middot; Excellent client relationship skills middot; Highly commercial approach middot; Strong communication and interpersonal skills middot; Strong organisational and time management skills middot; A proactive approach, prepared to go the extra mile middot; Strong IT skills, and willingness to learn new systems middot; Enjoys working within a team, and supporting more junior team members middot; Worked within an accountancy practice in a client facing role Location: Eastbourne Salary: GBP45k per year Please respond with an update CV to be considered