Accountant, Accounting Manager

Client Manager An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join its senior team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong practice experience who enjoys managing client relationships, leading teams, and working closely with partners to deliver high-quality services.

The Role The Client Manager will work closely with the Partners to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. The role involves overseeing accounts, tax and VAT work, supervising staff, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. This position would suit a motivated and commercially minded individual who is keen to contribute to the firm's ongoing growth and development.

Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a main point of contact alongside the Partners Working closely with the Partners to manage client services and departmental workflow Overseeing the preparation and completion of accounts, VAT returns and tax work Reviewing work completed by accounts, VAT and tax teams and providing feedback to staff Ensuring statutory deadlines are met and work is completed within budget Coordinating work allocation, managing work in progress and monitoring productivity Arranging and attending client meetings as required Supervising follow-up of client documentation and signatures Reviewing client fees annually and assisting with credit control where necessary Overseeing billing for accounts and VAT work Coordinating with the payroll department on directors' salaries and payroll-related matters Supporting and mentoring staff, including training, appraisals and development Assisting with recruitment and interviewing of new team members Reviewing and implementing firm procedures relevant to the department The role may also involve exposure to a range of additional areas, including P11

Ds, audit, probate, trusts, doctors' superannuation, tax investigations, due diligence, and mortgage or loan applications.

The Ideal Candidate ACA or ACCA qualified At least five years' experience at Senior Accountant level within an accountancy practice Proven experience managing client portfolios and supervising staff Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and compliance Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines and budgets Confident communicator with a strong client-focused approach Proactive and commercially aware, with the ability to support business growth initiatives What's on Offer A senior, varied role within a well-established practice Close working relationship with Partners Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to firm-wide growth Long-term career progression for the right individual