Reed
Join a supportive, vibrant, and growing practice where your expertise truly matters
Are you an accountant from practice who wants to be part of a close-knit, high-performing team where your voice is heard and your contribution genuinely valued? Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility, balance and a positive working culture — where you can actually enjoy coming to work? If that sounds like you, this could be your perfect next move.
The Firm Reed Practice are delighted to be partnering with a well-respected and successful accountancy firm who have been serving clients in Colchester and around the UK for over 60 years, to recruit a Client Manager.
This firm has built an excellent reputation offering tailored accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients. With Partners who bring experience from Top 10 firms, local practices, and industry, you’ll benefit from exceptional mentorship and support within a collaborative team environment.
Growth is steady and sustainable — meaning you’ll have room to develop without the pressure of unrealistic workloads. And with strong , positive values, you will be working with team who are of the same high integrity and calibre.
Your Role As Client Manager, you will take ownership of your own portfolio of clients, managing relationships and delivering high-quality services whilst overseeing juniors
Key responsibilities include:
- Building strong, trusted client relationships as a go-to advisor
- Preparing statutory year-end accounts in line with UK regulations for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Processing and reviewing VAT returns
- Completing corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns
- Reviewing work of juniors, managing their workload to achieve deadlines.
About You We’re looking for someone who is:
- ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified (or qualified by experience)
- Experienced within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong in UK statutory and tax compliance
- Well versed with systems such as Xero and Quickbooks
- Commercially aware with a proactive mindset
- A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Highly organised with strong time management abilities
What’s in It for You?
- Be a key part of a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth team
- Flexible working to support your work/life balance
- A manageable sized client portfolio
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development
- The chance to work in a firm where you are valued, trusted, and recognised
Ready to Apply? Contact Natalie Harden at Reed if you're looking to step into a role where you can grow your career without sacrificing balance.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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