Accounts Manager
Job description
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Bideford
£45,000 - £52,000 (Depending on Experience)
Accountancy practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a highly regarded regional firm of accountants, who are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join their team in Bideford.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and respected firm of chartered accountants, playing an integral role in their continued success. As a Client Manager, you will work closely with the Directors, managing a diverse portfolio of clients including small to medium limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships from various sectors. You will be the primary point of contact for your clients, ensuring all work is completed accurately and efficiently.
In addition to client management, you will oversee and assist in the development of junior staff, providing necessary support and reviewing their work.
The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA Qualified with strong and varied general practice experience (qualified by experience individuals will also be considered). Excellent communication skills are essential to build and maintain successful relationships with multiple clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking firm in Bideford within a supportive and friendly working environment. The firm offers flexible working options to support their staff.
Responsibilities:
Managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various industry sectors.
Supporting partners and clients with bespoke queries and ad hoc project work.
Preparation and review of Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts.
Preparation and review of tax computations and returns.
Acting as the primary point of contact for an array of clients.
Managing your own billing, workload, and that of the team efficiently to exceed client expectations.
Reviewing the work of junior staff, providing guidance and support as required.
Skills:
ACCA/ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
Essential practice experience.
Client management experience.
Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff.
For further information on this role, or other opportunities we're working on, please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood – /
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⭐ Highlight your ACCA/ACA qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your client portfolio: 'Managed 45+ clients across manufacturing and retail sectors'
🎯 Emphasise your staff development experience as you'll be reviewing junior work and providing guidance
🌐 Showcase multi-sector experience since they mention diverse client base from various industries
🤝 Detail your client management approach as you'll be the primary point of contact for multiple clients
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- •Managed portfolio of 38 SME clients across manufacturing and retail sectors, completing statutory accounts and tax returns within HMRC deadlines
- •Reviewed and mentored 4 junior staff members on complex tax computations, reducing error rates by 25% over 12 months
- •Led bespoke project work for key clients including VAT registration and company restructuring, generating £15,000 additional fee income
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Clark Wood's Accounts Manager position combines exactly the client management focus and staff development responsibilities I'm seeking in my next role. My ACCA qualification and extensive general practice experience align perfectly with your requirements for managing diverse client portfolios.
My background in preparing statutory accounts and tax computations across multiple sectors, combined with my experience reviewing junior staff work, positions me well to contribute immediately to your Bideford team's continued success.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach preparing statutory accounts for different entity types?
- ›Walk me through your process for reviewing tax computations prepared by junior staff
- ›How do you handle complex ad hoc queries from clients?
- ›What's your experience with managing billing and workload efficiently?
- ›How do you ensure accuracy when reviewing work from multiple junior staff members?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult client relationship
- ›Describe a situation where you had to develop a junior member of staff
- ›How do you prioritise when managing multiple client deadlines?
- ›Give an example of when you exceeded client expectations
- ›Tell me about a time you had to handle a complex bespoke project
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage a difficult client relationship
Describe a situation where you had to develop a junior member of staff