Accounts Manager / Client Manager

TPF Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Brighton is seeking a Client Manager / Accounts Manager to join a small independent accountancy practice. This role involves managing a client portfolio, preparing accounts and tax returns, and building strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 qualified or ACCA/ACA qualified with relevant practice experience. The company offers a friendly and supportive team culture along with flexible working arrangements in a modern cloud-based environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified with experience managing a client portfolio.
• ACCA/ACA qualified with practice experience is preferred.
• Thrive in a close-knit environment with direct client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients as their first point of contact.
• Preparing accounts, tax returns, and management reports.
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT, and compliance work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Client Management

Service Delivery

Education

AAT Level 4 or ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

TPF Recruitment is proud to be the leading provider of accountancy practice opportunities across the Southern Home Counties. We are currently supporting one of our long-standing clients with a fantastic new opening for a Client Manager / Accounts Manager to join their friendly and growing team based in Brighton.

Our client is a small independent accountancy firm made up of four dedicated professionals. They offer an incredibly relaxed and personable working environment along with flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

This is a full 360 position within a mixed general practice capacity offering direct client contact and responsibility for managing your own portfolio. You will be joining a forward-thinking cloud-based practice that has embraced paperless systems and automation to deliver efficient and modern client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients acting as their first point of contact
• Preparing accounts tax returns and management reports
• Overseeing bookkeeping VAT and compliance work
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting junior team members where required

Requirements

About You :

• AAT Level 4 qualified with experience managing a client portfolio or
• ACCA / ACA qualified with practice experience

You will thrive in a close-knit environment and enjoy working directly with clients while taking ownership of your work.

Benefits

• A friendly relaxed and supportive team culture
• Flexible working arrangements to suit you
• Opportunity to work in a modern fully cloud-based paperless environment
• Genuine scope to grow alongside the practice

Please contact Mark Sitton on or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Client Expectations
• Client Requirements
• Client Support
• Action Plans
• Issue Resolution
• Account Management
• Client Relationships
• Service Delivery
• Client Service
• Client Satisfaction
• Client Management
• Procedures
• Service Level Agreements
• New Clients

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 40000 - 50000