• Exciting opportunity for client and business development
• Manage a portfolio of SME's c £400k

About Our Client

This firm is truly a great place to work, forward thinking in terms of services, people and the information technology used across the practice.

Job Description

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients
• Will be expected to take the lead on business development in and around the Midlands
• Joint responsibility for managing the team with potential to grow the team over time.
• Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff and assist in the management of the team on a day-to-day basis Lead, mentor, and act as role model for junior team members
• Proactively monitor and help to resolve people issues, provide constructive input to colleagues, identify and act upon own and team training and development needs, provide support to career planning of team members
• Proactive management of budgets, fees targets, WIP and debtors
• Advising on an array of practice queries when necessary
• Act as a main points of contact within the office for clients, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them
• Review work completed by junior team members and resolving all issues
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and set deadlines
• Working and liaising with colleagues in other offices/departments as necessary to provide high quality client service
• Knowledgeable of the firm's services and able to cross-sell those services into the client base

The Successful Applicant

ACCA/ACA qualified or equivalent with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience.

Have proven experience of working in a practice environment

Experience in managing a client portfolio

Have a proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships

What's on Offer

Opportunity for continuous progression

Paperless office and electronic working papers adopted giving the ability to work from home when appropriate.

Secure parking space available outside the office Flexible/hybrid working available.

Very family focused as a firm - the advantage of having two local office directors is the ability to provide flexibility for each other when needed.