Accountant & Client Manager

Accountant & Client Manager

(phone number removed);
Greater Manchester
(phone number removed);
Full Time Permanent

We re working with a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice supporting ambitious owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors.

This firm takes a genuinely advisory-led approach - working closely with clients to help them understand their numbers, improve performance, and achieve long-term growth rather than simply delivering compliance services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to step into a broader, more client-facing role with real ownership and progression potential.

As Accountant & Client Manager
, you ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, combining technical accounting expertise with relationship management and commercial insight.

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Corporation tax and personal tax compliance
• Producing and reviewing management accounts
• Reviewing work completed by an offshore accounting team
• Acting as the main point of contact for client queries
• Supporting business owners with financial insight and performance discussions
• Helping clients improve accounting systems and reporting processes
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
• Contributing to ongoing advisory and business improvement projects

This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to your clients.

• Strong focus on client relationships and advisory work
• Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial business owners
• Modern cloud-based systems and processes
• Offshore support structure enabling focus on higher-value work
• Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

You ll come from an accountancy practice background and enjoy working directly with clients.

You may currently be working as an:

• Accounts Senior
• Senior Accountant
• Client Accountant
• Portfolio Accountant
• Assistant Manager

and looking for a role offering greater ownership and client exposure.

We re particularly interested in someone who:

• Has experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns
• Is confident producing management accounts
• Communicates confidently with clients
• Has strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Is proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Is motivated to grow into a senior client-facing position

Experience with Xero or cloud accounting software would be advantageous.

• Salary circa £40,000 £ 55,000
  , depending on experience
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Regular team social events

This is a business that values attitude, curiosity and teamwork as highly as technical ability. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with both clients and colleagues in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged.