Accountancy Practice - Client Manager

Farrer Barnes Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established independent firm of chartered accountants in Sittingbourne seeks an experienced Client Manager to lead a diverse client portfolio. The role involves managing a team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and contributing to operational decisions. Professionals qualified as ACA or ACCA with proven experience are encouraged to apply. This position offers a clear progression pathway to partnership for those showing commitment and capability. Strong leadership and client management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Confident in resolving technical queries and managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring high-quality service.
• Lead and develop a team of up to five staff.
• Oversee accounts and tax assignments from planning to completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients.
• Contribute to operational decision-making.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Team management

Technical accuracy

Organisational skills

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA or ACCA)

Job description

I am working exclusively with a long-established, highly regarded independent firm of chartered accountants that is seeking an experienced Client Manager to take a key leadership role in the day-to-day running of the practice. This opportunity is suited to a qualified accountant ready to step into a position with genuine influence and clear progression prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service and technical accuracy
• Lead and develop a team of up to five staff, including workflow planning, coaching and performance management
• Oversee accounts, tax and general practice assignments from planning through to completion
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and act as their primary point of contact
• Contribute to operational decision‑making and support the continuous improvement of internal processes
• Assist the partners with practice management responsibilities as required

About You

• Professionally qualified (ACA or ACCA)
• Proven experience managing both a client portfolio and a team within an accountancy practice
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Confident managing client relationships and resolving technical queries
• Commercially aware, organised and comfortable taking ownership of key decisions
• Clear long-term ambitions, including aspirations to progress to partner level

This role offers a genuine pathway to partnership for an individual who demonstrates capability, commitment and the drive to contribute to the future development of the firm. If you are seeking a position that combines hands‑on technical work with broader leadership and practice management responsibilities, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further.

For further details on this or indeed any other Practice opportunity then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Farrer Barnes.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.