[ref. j84921200] Client Portfolio Manager

About Our Client

The client is a reputable and leading independent firm. They have a very clear appraisal and development path where you can progress in decent timescales through the ranks with good performance. They are a one stop shop for business services providing a large amount of interesting and complex advisory work.

• Consistently run a varied portfolio of clients, including dealing with the completion / reviewing of annual accounts and tax computations, reviewing VAT returns completed by junior members of staff.
• Conduct planning meetings with the junior staff to relay client knowledge/deadlines and take an active role in ensuring that all accounts & tax returns are filed with the relevant authorities on time for your portfolio.
• Plan your team's workload and balance this with the needs of the firm to achieve the firm's expected turnaround for jobs.
• Arrange pre-year-end meetings with the client.
• Ensuring that clients accounting records are maintained accurately throughout the year and be able to provide management figures as required.
• Attend client meetings and build your relationship with the client to become the main point of contact for your portfolio.
• Speak confidently with clients about software options relevant to their needs.
• Understanding and adhering to our internal software and procedures.
• To promote and ensure best practice is followed for all compliance matters.
• Assisting in the completion/review of quarterly VAT returns & filing at HMRC in line with making tax digital.
• To proactively deal with client queries and covering advice with partners before forwarding to clients.
• Review external communications and liaise with the Partner on matters containing advice. Liaise with clients and HMRC on portfolio matters.
• Helping to oversee the day-to-day management of a department, including assigning work to staff members.
• Take responsibility for job performance and recoveries. Identify training needs within the team to develop staff to their career goals.
• Undertake staff appraisals for direct reports.
• Represent the firm externally at various networking events and build relationships in the communities our offices are based.
• A willingness to contribute or manage internal projects that may not be directly related to the portfolio management.
• Assist with administrative duties as required by the firm.
• To effectively manage the financial aspects of the portfolio. Maintain control of the WIP level within your portfolio.
• To have a collaborative approach with your department and the rest of the firm. Delegate appropriate tasks to staff to further their development.

• Preferred ACA / ACCA qualified.
• Flexibility and approachability under pressure.
• You must be proactive, tenacious and show initiative at all times.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• The ability to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively at all levels including ensuring the partner is aware of any client issues.
• The ability to work closely with other members of the team and management team.
• A learning mind-set with the ability to receive feedback to implement corrective advice ensuring achievement of key objectives and service delivery to clients.
• A high level of professionalism to deliver client service excellence.
• The ability to build excellent relationships with all colleagues through role model behaviour. in line with the Firm's culture and strategic objectives.
• The ability to multitask and meet deadlines when required.
• Effective delegation and time management.
• To understand when it is necessary to escalate either technical or client experience issues to the partner or support specialists.

• Competitive Salary of up to £55,000 DOE
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Parking on site