Accounting Team Lead

5 days ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide Full time £50,000 - £70,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Client Portfolio Manager to join our team at Public Practice Recruitment Ltd. As a Client Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing workflow, deadlines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of clients, providing exceptional service and ensuring client satisfaction
  • Oversee the smooth-running of the team, reviewing work, delivering training, and providing feedback
  • Plan and undertake assignments, striving to deliver service excellence
  • Monitor team performance and track targets
  • Closely monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with all financial regulations
  • Use computer software such as IRIS, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
  • Contribute to the firm's growth by retaining existing clients and building relationships with prospective clients
  • Build trusted and long-lasting client relationships, proactively handling queries
  • Review processes and implement more efficient ways of service delivery
  • Set an example to junior staff as a hands-on Manager

About the Firm

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd is a leading recruitment agency specializing in public practice accountancy recruitment. We have a strong reputation for providing high-quality recruitment services to accountancy firms across the UK.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £50,000 to £70,000 per annum
  • A permanent, full-time role with flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced annual leave and contributory company pension
  • Life assurance and paid professional subscriptions
  • Childcare voucher scheme and private healthcare scheme
  • Client and staff referral bonuses

Requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified
  • At least five years' post-qualification experience
  • Qualified by experience also considered
  • A proven track record of managing a client portfolio within practice
  • Excellent IT skills, with the ability to learn new ones quickly
  • Previous experience leading a team, reviewing work, and providing mentorship
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Professional, reliable, and keen to progress within the firm
  • Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to meet deadlines
  • A hands-on, can-do attitude towards problem-solving
  • Analytically minded, with strong commercial acumen


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