Practice - Senior Accountant/Client Manager Leicestershire
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Accounting
Public Accounting, Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager
Senior Accountant / Client Manager Job Leicester | £40,000 -£45,000 | Chartered Accountancy Practice
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £40,000 -£45,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based (1 day WFH per week)
A well-established, independent chartered accountancy practice in Leicester is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their growing team.
This is a highly reputable local firm with a strong client base across a wide range of sectors. The practice prides itself on delivering a personal, partner-led service and offers a supportive environment where staff are given real responsibility and clear progression opportunities.
The Role – Senior Accountant / Client ManagerThis is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will manage your own portfolio while supporting and developing junior team members.
You will work closely with Partners, taking ownership of client relationships and ensuring high-quality delivery across accounts and tax services.
Key Responsibilities- Managing a portfolio of limited company clients across a variety of industries
- Reviewing accounts preparation and tax work completed by junior staff
- Finalising accounts files for Partner review and sign-off
- Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing advice and support
- Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior team members
- Ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard
- Liaising closely with Partners on technical and client matters
- ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
- Strong background within a UK accountancy practice
- Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio
- Confident reviewing work and supporting junior staff
- Solid knowledge of accounts preparation and corporation tax
- Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Salary £40,000 -£45,000 depending on experience
- 1 day working from home per week
- Supportive, close-knit team environment
- Direct exposure to Partners and decision-making
- Clear progression to Client Manager / Senior leadership level
- Varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
- Ongoing professional development and career growth
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