Accounts Senior / Client Manager

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Reed in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Senior / Client Manager to take ownership of a substantial client portfolio within its Business Services team. You will work with owner-managed businesses and SMEs, manage client relationships, and lead a team of accountants delivering high-quality work.

The role focuses on advisory, accounts work, and development of junior staff, with a clear pathway to more senior leadership. Hybrid working and a competitive package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients.
• Ability to provide commercial, advisory insights to clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for client relationships.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and corporation tax work.
• Providing commercial advice and strategic support to clients.
• Managing workflow across the team and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Leading client meetings and presenting financial information clearly and effectively.
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior members of the team.
• Working closely with Partners to drive service excellence and practice growth.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Leadership / mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Accounts Senior / Client Manager

Manchester Leading Accountancy Practice

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE + Bonus + Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced practice professional looking to take ownership of a significant client portfolio while developing your leadership career within a highly regarded firm?

A leading accountancy practice in Manchester is looking to appoint a Client Manager to join its growing Business Services team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with ambitious owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and entrepreneurial clients while playing a key role in managing client relationships and supporting the firm's continued growth.

The Role

As a Client Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery, identifying advisory opportunities, and leading a team of accountants to deliver high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for client relationships.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and corporation tax work.
• Providing commercial advice and strategic support to clients.
• Managing workflow across the team and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Leading client meetings and presenting financial information clearly and effectively.
• Supporting business development and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing junior members of the team.
• Working closely with Partners to drive service excellence and practice growth.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified or studying.
• Strong accountancy practice background with experience managing a client portfolio.
• Excellent technical knowledge across accounts, business services, and compliance.
• Proven experience reviewing work and managing staff.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially aware with a genuine passion for supporting clients.
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a successful and growing firm.

What's On Offer?

Competitive salary of up to £55,000 DOE

Annual bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Clear progression route to Senior Manager and Director level

Diverse and high-quality client portfolio

Leadership and management development opportunities

Enhanced holiday allowance and pension scheme

Modern, collaborative working environment

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a broad range of businesses while working within a firm that values expertise, client relationships, and career progression. You'll enjoy a varied role that combines technical excellence, people management, and commercial advisory work.

Whether you're an established Client Manager seeking a larger portfolio or an ambitious Assistant Manager/Senior Accountant ready to step into management, this role offers the platform to accelerate your career within one of Manchester's most respected accountancy practices.