Client Manager

Reference: 4798004

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Abingdon Salary:
Competitive, DOE (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice Accounting Company:
Hays Consultant:
Edward Hampson Hays office:
Oxford — Part 1st floor (north), East Wing, Seacourt Tower, Oxford,Phone:
Email: edward.hampson

Client Manager – Accountancy Practice South Oxfordshire Permanent Overview We are a growing and well-established accountancy practice seeking an experienced Client Manager to support our leadership team and manage a varied portfolio of clients. With an upcoming retirement and continued organic growth through referrals, this is a key hire to strengthen our client service offering.

You will take ownership of a mixed portfolio and play an integral role in supporting directors, managing client relationships, and contributing to the continued success of the firm.

The Role This is a hands-on Client Manager position where you will:

Manage your own portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contact

Support the Directors, particularly in maintaining and developing client relationships

Assist with portfolio transitions following upcoming structural changes in the team Provide support on technical matters, including exposure to trust work (with specialist support available)
Ensure high-quality delivery across accounts, tax, and advisory services

You will be stepping into an existing client base and gradually building your involvement, with scope to grow your responsibilities over time.

Key Responsibilities Manage compliance and advisory services across a mixed client base Review accounts and tax work prepared by junior staff where required

Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor

Support workflow planning and client allocation across the team Assist with onboarding and transitioning clients during internal changes

Contribute to continuous improvement of internal systems and processes

About the Firm3 Directors (including 1 Non-Equity Director)
Team of 14 employees, including: 5 ACCA qualified staff2 AAT trainees

Bookkeeping, payroll, and admin support staff

Established client base with strong growth through referrals

Flexible and supportive working environment

Mix of digital and paper-based systems

Working Arrangements Office hours: 8:45am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Flexible working options available:
Full-time or reduced hours (e.g. 30-hour weeks)
Options for 4 or 5 shorter days Parking available onsite

RequirementsACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
Previous experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice

Strong knowledge of accounts and tax (trust tax knowledge beneficial but not essential)
Confident communicator with strong relationship management skills

Ability to manage workload independently and support junior team members

Progression & Development Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm Support toward Practising Certificate if required

Long-term pathway with potential discussion around equity

Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the firm evolves Benefits
25–30 days holiday (5–6 weeks depending on experience)
Supportive and long-standing team environment

Career progression opportunities

Parking available

Recruitment Process Single-stage interview process (flexible format)
Typically meeting with 1–2 Directors and HRProcess designed to be efficient and accommodating #4798004 - Edward Hampson