Client Services Manager

Up to £50,000 + benefits | 4-day working week | Hybrid

We're looking for an experienced Business Services Manager to join a growing professional services business, managing a portfolio of clients while supporting the development of the wider team.

This is a varied, client-facing role combining client management, accountancy, advisory and team leadership
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You'll act as a trusted adviser to your clients, understanding their businesses and providing commercially focused financial advice, while ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time.

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main point of contact
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Provide advice around tax planning, cash flow and business growth
• Prepare and review management accounts and VAT work
• Identify opportunities for additional services and advisory work
• Support the review of annual accounts alongside the Associate Partner
• Manage workflow and ensure deadlines are met
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Act as a technical point of contact for the wider team
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure high standards of compliance and client service

You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice
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• Strong experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Commercial and advisory mindset
• Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Good knowledge of tax and VAT
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience with
Xero, Quick Books or Sage would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strong client portfolio while becoming a genuine commercial adviser to your clients.

You'll have exposure to senior leadership, responsibility for developing junior team members and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of existing client relationships.

• Up to £50,000 salary
• Benefits package
• 4-day working week
• Significant autonomy and client ownership
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership