Job title: Practice Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Manchester, UK
Job published: 2026-09-22
Job ID: 69005
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Practice Accountant / Client Manager

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £40,000 – £52,000+ DOE

 

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant ready to step into a high-visibility client management role within a premier Manchester practice? Our client is a well-established, modern accountancy firm based in Manchester City Centre. Known for their technical excellence, forward-thinking approach, and supportive culture, they are seeking a Practice Accountant / Client Manager to take full ownership of a key client portfolio and join their senior leadership team.

 

The Opportunity

In this senior, client-facing position, you will act as the primary trusted advisor to a varied portfolio of SMEs, corporate clients, and fast-growth businesses. Managing engagements end-to-end, you will oversee statutory accounts preparation under FRS 102 & FRS 105, resolve complex tax advisory and HMRC queries, and drive practice growth by identifying cross-selling opportunities. Working alongside senior partners, you will play a central role in quality control, technical file reviews, and mentoring junior staff, with a transparent pathway to Senior Management.

 

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Qualifications & Experience: ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist/nearly qualified with 4–5+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience (essential).

  • Technical Mastery: In-depth technical expertise in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under FRS 102 & FRS 105, combined with strong handling of complex corporate and personal tax compliance.

  • Portfolio & Client Leadership: Proven ability to independently manage a client portfolio, maintain strong relationships, handle advanced tax/HMRC queries, and spot business development opportunities.

  • Supervision & Mentoring: Demonstrated experience in reviewing junior fee-earner work, conducting technical quality checks, and mentoring trainees to foster team development.

 

Package & Benefits

  • Base Salary & Bonus: £40,000 – £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification status, aligned with Manchester market rates), plus a performance-related bonus scheme.

  • Professional Support: Funded study support for finalist exams alongside fully backed ongoing CPD and leadership development.

  • Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid/flexible working arrangements with excellent work-life balance initiatives.

  • Environment & Health: Modern City Centre offices, generous annual leave allowance, workplace pension, and employee health/wellbeing perks.

 

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

  • Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.