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Client Manager

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Competitive

Location: Primarily Worcester with hybrid working available

Submit your CV to mail@haywardwright.co.uk

About this role

Hayward Wright a Worcestershire Based Leading Accountancy Firm Seeks Client Manager to Join Thriving Team

About Us

Hayward Wright are a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy, tax and advisory firm with a strong presence in Worcestershire. We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes achieve their financial goals, and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service. Our team is friendly, supportive, and committed to professional development.

About the Role

As Client Manager, you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships with our valued clients. You will be responsible for:

  • Managing a portfolio of clients, providing them with proactive advice and support
  • Preparing and presenting financial statements and reports
  • Identifying and recommending additional services to clients
  • Training and developing a group of team members
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure the smooth delivery of services
  • Building strong relationships with clients and developing a deep understanding of their business needs
  • Contributing to the team environment and supporting the development of junior staff

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • At least 2 years’ client management experience
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach
  • A passion for client service

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and benefits package including enhanced holiday, pension, medical and life insurance
  • Company wide bonus scheme
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A chance to work with a variety of clients in different industries
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the success of our firm
  • If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic and growing firm, we want to hear from you!

Worcestershire – A Great Place to Live and Work

Worcestershire is a beautiful county with a thriving economy. It’s home to a variety of businesses, from small start-ups to large multinationals. There are also plenty of things to see and do in the county, from exploring the Malvern Hills to visiting the historic city of Worcester.

We believe that Worcestershire is a great place to live and work, and we’re confident that you will enjoy being part of our team.

Additional Information

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Primarily Worcester with hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you are interested in this opportunity please initially email careers@haywardwright.co.uk with your CV

We look forward to hearing from you!

Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Start Date: April

Salary: £11,000

Location: Redditch

Submit your CV to mail@haywardwright.co.uk

About this role

Hayward Wright, a Worcestershire Based Leading Accountancy Firm, are looking for a dynamic front of office Administrative Assistant Apprentice to support our growing firm in Redditch.

About Us

Hayward Wright are a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy, tax and advisory firm with a strong presence in Worcestershire. We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes achieve their financial goals, and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service. Our team is friendly, supportive, and committed to professional development.

About the Role

We will support your apprenticeship course by giving you the skills to be able to:

  • Deal with incoming calls
  • Scan post & paperwork
  • Meet & greet clients
  • Manage diaries
  • Enter and control data on various systems
  • See daily tasks from start to end
  • Make drinks
  • Manage email inboxes and files

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • Pass at GCSE English & Maths
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Incredible attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach
  • A passion for client service
  • Smart appearance

What We Offer

  • Starting salary of £11,000
  • Enhanced holiday (25 days minimum)
  • Pension
  • Company wide bonus scheme
  • Employee chosen charity donations
  • A supportive, friendly and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A chance to work with a variety of clients in different industries
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the success of our firm
  • Other benefits including access to benefits portal, employee assistance programme, mentally health & wellbeing support, free financial coaching and mortgage advice and more

Worcestershire – A Great Place to Live and Work

Worcestershire is a beautiful county with a thriving economy. It’s home to a variety of businesses, from small start-ups to large multinationals. There are also plenty of things to see and do in the county, from exploring the Malvern Hills to visiting the historic city of Worcester.

We believe that Worcestershire is a great place to live and work, and we’re confident that you will enjoy being part of our team.

Additional Information

Start date: April

Location: Redditch

Salary: £11,000

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from all those connected to our Military.

If you are interested in this opportunity please initially email careers@haywardwright.co.uk with your CV

We look forward to hearing from you!

Accounts Apprentice

Start Date: August/September

Salary: £16,000

Location: Redditch

Submit your CV to mail@haywardwright.co.uk

About this role

Looking for a fulfilling career in Accountancy? Hayward Wright, a Worcestershire Based Leading Accountancy Firm, are looking for Apprentices to join the thriving team

About Us

Hayward Wright are a dynamic and forward-thinking accountancy, tax and advisory firm with a strong presence in Worcestershire. We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes achieve their financial goals, and we pride ourselves on providing exceptional client service. Our team is friendly, supportive, and committed to professional development.

About the Role

We will support your AAT Apprenticeship by giving you the skills to be able to:

  • Prepare year end & management accounts
  • Complete bookkeeping & VAT returns
  • Prepare personal tax returns
  • Build relationships with clients & other professionals

Alongside your technical studies, we also provide a 3 year soft skill programme so that upon qualification you are fully equipped for a future in the accountancy industry. 

You are the perfect candidate if you have:

  • Pass at GCSE English & Maths
  • 3 passes at A Level or equivalent
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Incredible attention to detail
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive and self-motivated approach
  • A passion for client service
    Smart appearance

What We Offer

  • Starting salary of £16,000
  • Enhanced holiday (25 days minimum)
  • Pension
  • Company wide bonus scheme
  • Flexi time
  • Employee chosen charity donations
  • A supportive, friendly and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • A chance to work with a variety of clients in different industries
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to the success of our firm
  • Other benefits including access to benefits portal, employee assistance programme, mentally health & wellbeing support, free financial coaching and mortgage advice and more

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a dynamic and growing firm, we want to hear from you!

Worcestershire – A Great Place to Live and Work

Worcestershire is a beautiful county with a thriving economy. It’s home to a variety of businesses, from small start-ups to large multinationals. There are also plenty of things to see and do in the county, from exploring the Malvern Hills to visiting the historic city of Worcester.

We believe that Worcestershire is a great place to live and work, and we’re confident that you will enjoy being part of our team.

Additional Information

Start date: August/September

Location: Redditch

Salary: £16,000

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at our firm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant, we encourage applications from all those connected to our Military.

If you are interested in this opportunity please initially email careers@haywardwright.co.uk with your CV

We look forward to hearing from you!

Are you searching for a role with an accountancy firm that is just the right size – not so big that they are out of touch with their staff but large enough to offer you training support and opportunities for career progression?

Benefits:

Attractive remuneration package

Flexible and hybrid working

Minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays plus loyalty days

Firm wide profit related bonus scheme

Employee chosen charity donations

Access to our employee benefits portal

Employee assistance program

Mental health and wellbeing support

Free financial coaching

Free mortgage advice

Unlimited free refreshments

Social events for you and your partner

Wide ranging training options

Massive opportunities for career progression

At Hayward Wright we offer:

Great clients to work with

No two days are ever the same. The work is interesting, varied and because you’ll be encouraged to really get to know clients and develop a close working relationship with them, you’ll enjoy real job satisfaction.

The very latest technology at your fingertips

You’ll be working with the best systems available which makes the work easier. Our office systems are cloud-based and we use industry leading software to operate the practice. In addition, the majority of our clients use cloud accounting systems.

We use a range of systems including Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, Dext, Futili and many more.

A firm where what you do makes a difference

The work you will do makes a real difference to the decisions that our clients make in running their businesses. You’ll be part of a team giving clients accounting and business information that is relevant and impactful.

The opportunity to grow and develop your career with us

We’ll give you the confidence to do a great job. Everyone here has a career development programme and we’ll also give you the opportunity to develop your personal skills to help you make what you do even more enjoyable. Whether you’re looking for your first accounting job or an experienced financial advisor, we’ll be here for you.

A great location to work

Our main office in Redditch, Worcestershire has ample parking and is an easy commute from Birmingham, Solihull and Worcester. Thanks to our out of city location, we are able to offer a great work life balance.

How we support our staff:

We recognise the time and commitment you’ve put in to achieve your professional qualifications and knowledge to date. We want you to be able to maintain your professional expertise, so we invest in your future in a number of ways to give you the confidence to deliver high quality services.

An annual plan encompassing both your technical and your personal development

We’ll keep you up to date both technically and with management skills, with in-house training and external training courses

Unlimited access to training webinars, ongoing training with the accounting software you use and certification from Xero

One to one training with senior team members on all aspects of your role and systems to support you in the work you will do

Full study support for professional qualifications

Monthly in-house training

Buddy system for new joiners

Professional development training either in-house or off-site

Mentoring – to help you reach your goals

Support to develop your personal skill set to help you make what you do more enjoyable

The opportunity to train to become a Chartered or Chartered Certified Accountant.

Career progression:

An employee who applied for an accounting job

Meet: our Director,
Chloe Blackwell

2012 – While at school, completed a one-week work experience placement

2013 – Joined Hayward Wright as a trainee accountant

2016 – Completed her AAT qualifications and began studying for ACCA accreditation

2018 – Completed her ACCA qualifications

2021 – Obtained her ACCA Practicing Certificate

2022 – Promoted to Director

A person who applied for an accounting job

Meet: our Payroll Manager,
Vesma Silina

2017 – Joined Hayward Wright as a Payroll Senior
2021 – Promoted to Payroll Manager

Start your accounting job hunt today like I did

Meet: our Director,
Gareth Wood

2012 – Joined Hayward Wright as a Client Manager
2016 – Promoted to Director

Our vital statistics:

Members of staff - and we are expanding

%

of staff have the option to work flexibly

%

of our staff are female

%

of our staff are male

%

of staff work part time

Recruitment FAQs

Do you offer work experience?

Yes, we do – just email: careers@haywardwright.co.uk for details on how to apply.

Do you recruit graduates with no prior accountancy experience?

Yes, we do. We offer a balanced mix of hands-on experience and training along with support with professional exams and tuition. You’ll also enjoy a high level of responsibility as we strive to help you reach your full potential.

I can’t see a role advertised – is it worth sending my CV?

Yes, absolutely. We are always happy to hear from talented, like-minded people who share our values.

Do you keep CVs on file and if so for how long?

Yes – we keep your details on file for 6 months unless you request otherwise.

What qualifications do I need to become a trainee accountant?

Normally, we look for strong GCSE and/or A-Level results.

Is there more to accountancy than number-crunching and spreadsheets?

Most definitely! It’s not essential that you are a brilliant mathematician. There are many personal attributes that are more important than maths.

What personal attributes do you look for in your recruits?

Good interpersonal skills, an eye for detail and good analytical skills are all important. You should also have good English language skills, both written and verbal, and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Why should I consider working for Hayward Wright Chartered Accountants?

We’re a very friendly bunch and pride ourselves on our working environment.

Is there someone I can speak to for an informal chat regarding a career with Hayward Wright?

In the first instance, get in touch with Sam Paice for an informal chat. Call 01527 69321 or email careers@haywardwright.co.uk

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