Client Manager

Client Manager Are you an experienced practice professional ready to take full ownership of a client portfolio?

Do you enjoy building long-term client relationships while leading a team and delivering high-quality advisory-led services?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Wetherby. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses and SMEs, act as a trusted adviser to clients and play a key role in the development of the wider team.

As Client Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the delivery, quality and growth of your own client portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive and commercially focused advice
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns
• Overseeing corporation tax and personal tax compliance
• Managing deadlines, workflow and client expectations across your portfolio
• Leading and mentoring junior and senior team members
• Reviewing work and providing technical guidance and feedback
• Supporting business development through client referrals and cross‑selling services
• Assisting with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes
• Working closely with senior leadership on advisory projects where appropriate

This role offers genuine autonomy, client ownership and progression potential.

You’ll be a confident, client‑focused professional with strong practice experience.

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Have experience managing a client portfolio within a UK accountancy practice
• Possess strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• Be confident reviewing work and supporting team development
• Have excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Be commercially aware and proactive in identifying opportunities to add value
• Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate a genuine desire to progress and succeed at Manager level and beyond

You’ll be joining a modern and growing accountancy practice that:

• Works with a broad client base including owner‑managed businesses and SMEs
• Values long‑term relationships, quality and consistency
• Offers a collaborative, approachable and professional working culture
• Invests in training, development and career progression
• Supports hybrid and flexible working arrangements

This is a firm where Client Managers are trusted to lead and make an impact.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Exposure to advisory work and strategic client relationships
• Supportive team environment with approachable leadership
• Clear progression pathway to Senior Manager level

If you’re a Client Manager looking for a Wetherby‑based role offering autonomy, progression and a strong client focus, this is an excellent next step in your career.