Assistant Client Manager

AMS Group; Droylsden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday (plus option to buy 5)

Birthday day off

Health cash plan

Enhanced parental pay

Company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Perkbox

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AMS Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Client Manager to support a varied portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. You’ll balance hands-on technical accounting with client relationship management and help ensure deadlines are met.

You’ll onboard new clients, attend meetings with senior colleagues, and develop junior staff while working toward a Client Manager role. An inclusive, award‑winning culture backs a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Newly qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/AAT or qualified by experience
• Organised, commercially aware with strong client relationship skills
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day client queries
• Support onboarding of new clients
• Attend client meetings independently and with senior colleagues
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and year-end files
• Prepare and review corporation tax and self‑assessment returns
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Delegate and review work by junior staff
• Provide feedback, mentoring and development support
• Help manage workflow and deadlines

Skills

Client relationships

Accounts preparation

Tax returns

Cloud accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent

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.

About AMS Group

AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with over 40 years of experience and a strong advisory‑led approach. From our roots as a family‑run practice, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with 300+ colleagues across 14 offices, supported by continued organic growth and a successful M&A strategy. We provide bespoke, end‑to‑end services - from start‑up to exit - built on our belief that“Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it.” Our award‑winning culture is central to who we are.

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.
• 23 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 additional days)
• Birthday day off
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced parental pay
• Company sick pay
• Company pension scheme
• Perkbox & Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive, award‑winning culture where people can grow and thrive

AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.