Client Manager NEW

Manchester, Lancashire
Accountable Recruitment

Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys building relationships with clients as much as producing great accounts?
I am working with a modern, ambitious accountancy firm that is growing quickly and challenging the traditional way of delivering accountancy services. They are looking for a Senior Accountant or Client Manager in Manchester, paying £36,000 – £47,000 DOE.

Rather than simply focusing on compliance, the business prides itself on becoming a trusted advisor to SMEs, helping business owners understand their finances, improve performance and plan for the future.
If you’re looking for a role that offers genuine client interaction, advisory work and clear career progression within a growing firm, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Client Manager Role

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, becoming their trusted advisor while delivering high-quality accounting and tax services. You’ll work closely with business owners, providing practical commercial advice while mentoring junior members of the team and supporting the firm’s continued growth.

Client Manager Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Build long-term relationships through exceptional client service.
• Prepare and review year-end financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards.
• Advise clients on:
  • Corporation Tax
  • Personal Tax
  • Salary vs Dividend planning
  • Tax planning opportunities
  • Cash flow management
• Review journals, reconciliations and general ledger activity.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.
• Ensure statutory compliance across client portfolios.
• Liaise with external auditors where required.
• Work with cloud accounting platforms including Xero, QuickBooks and Apron.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes and client reporting.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the accounts team.
• Work alongside the Director on advisory projects and business planning.

Client Manager attributes

You’ll ideally have:

• ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• At least five years’ experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong UK accounts and tax knowledge
• Experience managing client relationships
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Experience using Xero (essential)
• A commercial, proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary of £36,000 – £47,000
• Modern, forward-thinking accountancy firm
• Genuine client-facing advisory role
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Regular company events
• Work-from-home flexibility

If you’re looking to move away from a purely compliance-focused role and join a business where your advice genuinely makes a difference to clients, the APPLY NOW

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