Accounts & Client Manager

Howett Thorpe; Hale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week on full salary

5 weeks annual leave

Additional time off between Christmas

Free on-site parking

Path to senior leadership

Autonomy and responsibility

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is recruiting an Accounts & Client Manager in Farnham to own and manage your own client portfolio, advising across accounting and business matters while working closely with Partners.

You will build strong client relationships, review statutory accounts, and contribute to internal process improvements. The role offers a high level of autonomy and a clear path toward senior leadership within a growing independent practice.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is required.
• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong client relationship and advisory skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of clients.
• Build long-term client relationships and be a trusted contact.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and related work.
• Review bookkeeping and management information for clients.
• Provide practical accounting advice across matters.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex client situations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and client delivery.
• Support growth and development of the client portfolio.
• Take ownership of deadlines and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Contribute ideas to help the firm grow.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business advisory

Portfolio management

Autonomy

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

This is a varied role within a growing independent practice, offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own client portfolio while working closely with the Partners. Alongside managing client relationships, you will be involved in a broad mix of accounting, advisory and business support work, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility.

With a small team and a collaborative environment, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, contribute ideas, and play a genuine part in the firm's continued growth. It would suit someone who is proactive, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is looking for a role where they can develop alongside the business.

Job Title: Accounts & Client Manager

Job Type: Perm

Location: Farnham

Salary: £45,000 – 65,000

Reference no: 16016

Accounts & Client Manager – Benefits

• 4-day working week on full salary
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to progress into a senior leadership position
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Direct access to Partners and decision making

Accounts & Client Manager – About The Role

This is a broad and varied role offering exposure well beyond year-end accounts production. You will take ownership of your own portfolio and become a trusted adviser to clients, supporting them across a range of accounting and business matters.

Working directly with the Partners, you will have significant freedom to manage your workload, build relationships in your own style, and contribute ideas that improve both client outcomes and internal processes. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play a meaningful role in a firm’s growth journey.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and develop your own portfolio of clients
• Build long-term client relationships and become a trusted point of contact
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and related work
• Review bookkeeping and management information prepared for clients
• Provide practical advice and support across a range of accounting matters
• Work directly with Partners on complex client situations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and client delivery
• Support the growth and development of the client portfolio
• Take ownership of deadlines and ensure work is delivered to a high standard
• Contribute ideas and initiatives as the firm continues to expand

The successful Accounts & Client Manager will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Extensive Xero experience
• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Varied experience highly desired- Accounts, Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Bookkeeping, Management Accounts, VAT
• Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Confidence dealing directly with clients
• Organised approach and ability to prioritise effectively
• Initiative and desire to make a visible contribution
• Interest in progressing within a growing firm