Accounting Client Senior Manager

Accounting Client Senior Manager – Reading

Vacancy No: VN1781
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Company

Description:

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re‑imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward‑thinking, close‑knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It’s our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future‑focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms.

Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description: The role of the Senior Manager is to build and manage client relationships, oversee client portfolios, and deliver an outstanding service that enhances the firm’s reputation and client satisfaction. This influential leadership position requires a strategic thinker who can inspire a high‑performing team, engage with stakeholders, and drive growth in revenue and profits while aligning with Xeinadin’s vision, mission, and values.

• Manage and grow a small personal portfolio of complex client accounts and corporation tax returns, ensuring exceptional service and the delivery of all actions, deadlines, and client discussions.
• Develop and maintain strong, long‑lasting relationships with clients, directors, and staff.
• Review team files to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and statutory regulations, identifying and addressing any issues.
• Manage the Team Leaders and offer support in areas such as training, workflow management, recruitment decisions, fee reviews, WIP management, etc.
• Support clients with business and personal tax planning where appropriate.
• Provide industry‑leading insights, advice, and solutions to enhance the firm’s reputation and expand the client base.
• Drive efficiency and profitability by implementing best practices and leveraging technology.
• Contribute to strategic and business planning, focusing on increasing revenue and profits.
• Hold responsibility for managing client relationships ensuring maximum value, quality, and compliance.
• Complete a personal portfolio of client work, offering expert insights and advice to clients.
• Manage the Team Leaders with workflow and support with operations.

• Accounting: ACCA/ACA or QBE – mandatory.
• Ideally 3+ years PQE – practice experience essential.
• Tax: CTA/ATT would be useful, but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow client portfolios while delivering exceptional client service.
• Commercial acumen with a detailed, analytical, and strategic approach.
• Proficient in driving efficiency and profitability through innovative practices and technology.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and engage a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to build lasting relationships.
• Ethical, professional, and confident decision‑maker.
• Highly organised, decisive, and driven to achieve excellence.

Office Based

Competitive

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt‑in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self‑funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

* subject to exceptions and business needs