Accountancy Client Manager

Imperium Financial Recruitment; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency in Cheshire seeks an experienced Accountancy Client Manager to manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality compliance and advisory services. The role involves advising on accounting and tax matters, developing client relationships, and supporting a team. Candidates must have ACA/ACCA qualifications and a strong background in practice. Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in practice.
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Ability to mentor and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and limited companies.
• Oversee preparation of accounts and tax returns.
• Provide proactive advice on accounting and tax matters.
• Develop strong client relationships and act as their adviser.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Accounting software proficiency

Tax knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Accountancy Client Manager
Location: Cheshire
Acting Agency: Imperium Financial Recruitment

The Role

As a Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and ensuring that all compliance and advisory work is delivered to a high standard. You will work closely with the partners to help develop client relationships, identify new opportunities, and support the ongoing growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, SMEs, and limited companies.
• Oversee preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporation tax returns.
• Provide clients with proactive advice on accounting, tax, and business matters.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, acting as their trusted adviser.
• Review and manage the work of junior team members, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Assist partners with fee proposals, client onboarding, and workflow planning.
• Keep up to date with relevant accounting and tax legislation.

About You

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong post‑qualification experience in practice.
• Previous experience managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax, and general practice areas.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and support a small team.
• Commercially minded, with a proactive and client‑focused approach.

The Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Modern offices and free on‑site parking.

If you’re an experienced Accountancy Client Manager looking for a fresh challenge within a forward‑thinking and growing Cheshire practice, we’d love to hear from you.