Accounting Client Manager

Robert Walters UK; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Harpenden seeks an Accounting Client Manager. This office-based role involves managing a portfolio of clients, reviewing accounts, and identifying growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have practice experience and be a part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) or possess relevant knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a practice setting with clients.
• Competence in reviewing accounts and managing client relationships.
• Proactive mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients as the key point of contact.
• Review year-end statutory and management accounts.
• Identify tax planning and business growth opportunities.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA part-qualified/finalist or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

Job description

A well-established company based in Harpenden is looking to hire an Accounting Client Manager to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering high-quality work, and contributing to the development of both people and processes. The firm works with a broad mix of clients, including UK-based SMEs and international businesses.

A well-established company based in Harpenden is looking to hire an Accounting Client Manager to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering high-quality work, and contributing to the development of both people and processes. The firm works with a broad mix of clients, including UK-based SMEs and international businesses, and is known for its collaborative and forward-thinking approach.

This is an office-based role (Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:30), paying up to £50k, though part-time arrangements may be considered. You'll be stepping into a hands-on role where you'll manage a portfolio of clients, review technical work, identify tax and growth opportunities, and act as a key point of contact.

The right person will bring solid experience working in a practice setting, enjoy working directly with clients, and feel confident reviewing accounts, leading conversations, and mentoring more junior staff. If you're looking for a step up into a more client-facing and strategic position, this role offers that progression within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own portfolio of SME clients, acting as their key point of contact
• Review year-end statutory accounts and ensure technical accuracy
• Review management accounts and provide meaningful commentary
• Spot opportunities for tax planning and business growth
• Ensure all work meets compliance standards and internal deadlines
• Oversee and support the work of junior and offshore team members
• Help drive internal improvements to systems and processes
• Stay up to date with relevant accounting and tax regulations

Requirements:

• Practice experience reviewing accounts and managing client relationships
• Part-qualified/finalist (ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience
• Commercially minded with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Confident with cloud-based software (Xero, QuickBooks, Iris, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead client conversations
• Exposure to UK or UAE tax or property tax is helpful, but not essential

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