Client Manager

Job Title:

Client Services Manager.

Location:

Luton. Package:
Paying from £50,000 - £66,000, hybrid working, and more.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday, full time, 9am-5pm.

A new opportunity has arisen within a rapidly growing Accountancy Practice in Luton, for a Client Service Manager. This role involves managing a portfolio of clients across accounts, tax, and audit. It is an integral role within the firm, and offers exposure to a broad client base, and clear opportunities to progress. This medium sized practice has a great reputation across the local area, and offers ambitious accountants with excellent opportunities.

Paying up to £66k, with hybrid working, and a wide range of progression and development, this is a role you don't want to miss.

• Manage a diverse portfolio of audit and accounts clients, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing client relationships, onboarding, resourcing, WIP, billing, and service delivery.
• Plan, manage, and review statutory accounts and audit assignments under UK GAAP (FRS 102/105) and, where applicable, IFRS, ensuring compliance with accounting, auditing, and ethical standards.
• Resolve technical accounting, audit, and tax matters, escalating complex issues where appropriate, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and legislative changes.
• Ensure assignments are completed efficiently, within budget, and to a high technical standard, with files prepared and delivered to Directors in a timely manner for review.
• Oversee corporation tax, personal tax, P11D, and other tax compliance matters, while identifying tax planning opportunities and providing proactive client advice.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Companies House records, ensuring all statutory filings and changes are completed in line with client and legal requirements.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor team members, including recruitment, appraisals, training, workflow planning, and reviewing work prepared by junior staff.
• Support business development, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, participate in management meetings, and assist with ad hoc client and director projects.

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience for a manager.
• Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice, including audit.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and UK auditing standards.
• Experience managing and reviewing relevant assignments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Paying from £50,000 – £66,000, dependant on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus statutory bank holidays). Holiday purchase scheme available.
• We offer paid overtime.
• Group income protection insurance scheme.
• Life assurance at four times basic annual salary.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme for challenging situations whether personal or work related.
• Full study support for professional qualifications where relevant.
• Professional subscriptions fees paid.
• Onsite parking.