Client Manager

Client Manager Accountancy Practice (Remote) Salary: £45,000 £ 60,000 DOE

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Fully remote (UK-based) Job type:
Permanent, full-time The Opportunity We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice for an experienced Client Manager to take ownership of a select portfolio of high-value clients. This isn't a volume-driven SME compliance role you'll be the day-to-day lead for 56 significant clients turning over circa £14 million , acting as their trusted advisor and main point of contact within the practice.

This role suits someone who thrives on deep, high-touch relationships rather than juggling a large caseload someone who can operate confidently in the boardroom, anticipate client needs before they're raised, and bring genuine commercial insight to every conversation. What You'll Be Doing Managing end-to-end relationships for a focused portfolio of 56 higher-turnover clients (£1m £4m), acting as their primary contact and trusted adviser Overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax, and compliance work for your portfolio, reviewing output prepared by junior team members Building deep commercial understanding of each client's business, sector, and goals going beyond compliance to provide proactive, value-added advice Leading client meetings and communications with confidence, including with owners, directors, and finance leads Identifying opportunities to add value and cross-sell additional services across the practice Ensuring an exceptional standard of client service, responsiveness, and technical accuracy at all times Managing budgets, billing, and profitability for your client portfolio Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior accountants supporting your clients What We're Looking For ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Proven experience managing higher-value clients (ideally £1m turnover) within a practice environment Excellent client relationship management skills comfortable operating at owner/director level Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, with sound commercial judgement A proactive, advisory mindset rather than a purely compliance-driven approach Confident, articulate communicator with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage a smaller, higher-value portfolio with real ownership and accountability Why Apply Genuine autonomy over a focused, high-quality client portfolio Fully remote working The chance to build long-term, strategic relationships with substantial businesses, rather than high-volume SME work [Add specific benefits: flexible hours / study support / bonus / pension / holiday allowance, etc.]

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