Job Description
Accounts Client Manager
Location: Manchester City Centre |
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
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If you’re interested in a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch:
Diane Shaw
Confidentiality: All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with our client without your express written consent.