Assistant Client Manager

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Client Manager to manage client portfolios while handling technical accounts work. The role involves mentoring junior staff and developing cloud accounting services, particularly Xero. Competitive package including hybrid work and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and cloud-based tools.
• Proven ability to train junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and their accounting needs.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Technical knowledge of accounts preparation

Knowledge of Xero

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive approach

Education

Professional qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Public Practice Recruitment Ltd | Expert in Accountancy Recruitment

Are you a self-motivated accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career with a clear path to management?

A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Nottingham is looking for an experienced Assistant Client Manager to join their dynamic and growing accounts team. This is a key opportunity for someone eager to take on a hybrid role—managing client portfolios while remaining hands-on with accounts work—and who is ready to move into a full managerial position

in the near future.

This role blends client-facing responsibility with technical expertise. You’ll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies and sole traders across a range of sectors. You’ll also help lead the continued development of the firm’s cloud accounting services, especially Xero.

Interested?

Apply for this Assistant Client Manager job in Nottingham today!

The Role

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, supporting a range of compliance and advisory needs
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and bookkeeping records
• Championing cloud accounting (particularly Xero) and supporting the growth of tech-led services
• Helping train, mentor, and develop junior team members
• Collaborating closely with partners and managers to deliver exceptional client service
• Supporting and delivering internal training across the accounts team
• Attending client premises as needed and building strong client relationships
• Interpreting accounting data and providing practical, forward-thinking business advice

About You

• A professional qualification (AAT/ACA/ACCA) or be qualified by experience
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and cloud-based tools
• A good working knowledge of Xero (essential), with experience in Sage, QuickBooks and CCH desirable
• Proven ability to train junior staff and contribute to team development
• A passion for helping clients thrive through accurate, timely, and strategic financial insights
• A proactive, team-focused approach with the ability to work independently when needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships

What’s on Offer

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Additional holiday purchase scheme via salary sacrifice
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Private medical and dental insurance at discounted rates
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Season ticket loan
• Hybrid working flexibility following probation
• Access to leading accounting technology and internal learning opportunities

About the Firm

This mid-sized, modern accountancy practice has built a strong reputation across the East Midlands for offering high-quality service to a varied client base.

They combine technical expertise with a commitment to long-term client relationships, helping businesses grow and adapt in a changing economy. Internally, the team is collaborative, down-to-earth, and highly supportive of career development and work-life balance.

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Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new tax and auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Nottingham and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Financial Services and Accounting

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