Client Manager

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 + bonus Hybrid (2 days WFH) + core hours 10:00 to 16:00

Are you an ACA/ACCA qualified Accounts Client Manager from practice, ready to step into a role where you can genuinely lead client relationships and shape delivery across a high-quality portfolio?

Our client is a leading independent Chartered Accountancy and Business Advisory firm, continuing to grow steadily and looking to add an experienced Client Manager to their Manchester team.

You’ll work with a broad mix of clients, from start-ups to established owner-managed businesses, with turnovers up to £200m, so no two days look the same.

The Opportunity

A varied, client-facing role where you will take ownership of a portfolio, lead accounts delivery end-to-end, and support the development of colleagues and trainees, with clear progression as the firm continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and project manage a portfolio of non-audit clients
• Take the lead on accounts preparation, from initial planning through to final sign-off
• Lead and develop client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact
• Track job progress and manage billing targets
• Ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with financial regulations
• Respond to client queries in a timely, efficient manner
• Use systems including CCH, Sage and Xero
• Support colleagues and trainees with development and technical guidance

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience in practice as a Client Manager (or equivalent portfolio management role)
• Strong background across accounts and tax
• Commutable to Manchester City Centre
• Confident managing deadlines, stakeholders, and multiple client priorities

Salary and Benefits

• £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working: 2 days working from home
• Flexible working with core hours 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Critical illness and permanent health insurance
• Excellent prospects for progression and a dynamic, varied workload

Apply

If you’re interested in a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch:

Hawthorne
- Finch Talent Solutions LTD ( H-FTS)

Confidentiality: All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with our client without your express written consent.