Assistant Client Manager

AMS Group; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Client Manager to support a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. This role blends hands-on technical accounting with client relationship management and aims to develop junior colleagues towards a Client Manager position.

You will manage client queries, assist onboarding, attend meetings with seniors, and oversee accounts preparation, tax returns and management accounts, while mentoring trainees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' UK practice experience.
• Experience preparing/reviewing accounts and tax returns.
• Comfortable building trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as key contact for day-to-day client queries.
• Support onboarding of new clients.
• Attend client meetings with senior colleagues.

Skills

Client relationships

Mentoring and coaching

Workflow management

Education

Qualified/part-qualified ACA/ACCA/AAT or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CCH

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Client Manager to support the management of a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on technical accounting with client relationship management. You’ll take responsibility for high‑quality financial outputs, help ensure key deadlines are met and support the development of junior colleagues. The role also provides a clear opportunity to build the skills and experience needed to progress into a Client Manager position.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day client queries


• Supporting the onboarding of new clients


• Attending client meetings independently and alongside senior colleagues


• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and year‑end files


• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and self‑assessment returns


• Overseeing monthly and quarterly management accounts


• Delegating and reviewing work completed by junior accountants and trainees


• Providing constructive feedback, mentoring and development support


• Helping the team manage workflow and meet statutory deadlines

What we’re looking for

• You’ll have at least three years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice and be confident preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns.


• You may be newly qualified or part‑qualified ACA or ACCA, AAT qualified, or qualified by experience. You’ll also need strong experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, with knowledge of CCH beneficial.


• Most importantly, you’ll be organised, commercially aware and comfortable building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.