Client Manager

Ashford, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Client Manager to join a small, specialist firm of chartered accountants based in Ashford. The practice supports start ups and early stage technology businesses, offering a varied mix of accounting and business advisory services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technology, building client relationships and helping developing businesses. The firm has a friendly, supportive team and operates a value based fee model, with no timesheets.

As a Client Manager, you’ll oversee your own portfolio, supervise a small team and contribute to improvements across the practice. You’ll also have significant scope for career progression, with remote working considered for the right person.

As a Client Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of technology businesses, providing accounting support and business advisory services.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as the main contact for queries.
• Supervising bookkeepers and offshore accountants, maintaining quality across accounts production, VAT returns and payroll.
• Overseeing client deadlines and coordinating workloads through the firm’s practice management systems.
• Helping clients get more from Xero, providing guidance and recommending suitable connected applications.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and the delivery of client services.
• Keeping your technical knowledge current and exploring emerging technologies relevant to the practice and its clients.

To be considered for this Client Manager opportunity, you’ll have:

• An ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification.
• Relevant accountancy practice experience and confidence managing client relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience using practice management systems and coordinating client deadlines.
• An interest in accounting technology and improving how work is delivered.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ideally, experience supporting start ups or early stage technology companies, although this is not essential.

This Client Manager role would suit a qualified accountant looking for greater responsibility, interesting clients and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a specialist practice.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Quarterly bonus potential.
• Healthcare and pension benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Remote working considered for the right candidate.
• Significant career progression opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive team.
• A value based approach to client fees, with no timesheets.