Client Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare and pension benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Remote working considered for the RHS

Descripción de la vacante

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Ashford is seeking a Client Manager to oversee a portfolio of technology businesses, providing accounting support and advisory services. You will build strong client relationships and supervise a small team, coordinating deadlines and driving service improvements.

This role offers remote working considerations for the right candidate, a supportive team, and opportunities for progression within a value-driven firm.

Formación

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification.
• Experience in accountancy practice with client relationships.
• Interest in technology and advisory services.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a portfolio of technology businesses, providing accounting support and advisory services.
• Build strong client relationships and act as main point of contact.
• Supervise bookkeepers and offshore accountants, ensuring quality across accounts production, VAT and payroll.
• Oversee client deadlines and coordinate workloads via practice systems.
• Advise clients on using Xero and connected apps for business improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and service delivery, staying current with tech.

Conocimientos

Client management

Client relationships

Communication

Team supervision

Attention to detail

IFRS knowledge

Educación

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Herramientas

Xero

Practice management systems

Descripción del empleo

Ashford, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/10/2026

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Client Manager to join a small, specialist firm of chartered accountants based in Ashford. The practice supports start ups and early stage technology businesses, offering a varied mix of accounting and business advisory services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technology, building client relationships and helping developing businesses. The firm has a friendly, supportive team and operates a value based fee model, with no timesheets.

As a Client Manager, you’ll oversee your own portfolio, supervise a small team and contribute to improvements across the practice. You’ll also have significant scope for career progression, with remote working considered for the right person.

Responsibilities

As a Client Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of technology businesses, providing accounting support and business advisory services.
  
• Building strong client relationships and acting as the main contact for queries.
  
• Supervising bookkeepers and offshore accountants, maintaining quality across accounts production, VAT returns and payroll.
  
• Overseeing client deadlines and coordinating workloads through the firm’s practice management systems.
  
• Helping clients get more from Xero, providing guidance and recommending suitable connected applications.
  
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and the delivery of client services.
  
• Keeping your technical knowledge current and exploring emerging technologies relevant to the practice and its clients.
  

Requirements

To be considered for this Client Manager opportunity, you’ll have:

• An ACA, ACCA or equivalent accountancy qualification.
  
• Relevant accountancy practice experience and confidence managing client relationships.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
  
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
  
• Experience using practice management systems and coordinating client deadlines.
  
• An interest in accounting technology and improving how work is delivered.
  
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
  
• Ideally, experience supporting start ups or early stage technology companies, although this is not essential.
  

This Client Manager role would suit a qualified accountant looking for greater responsibility, interesting clients and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a specialist practice.

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
  
• Quarterly bonus potential.
  
• Healthcare and pension benefits.
  
• Flexible working arrangements.
  
• Remote working considered for the right candidate.
  
• Significant career progression opportunities.
  
• A friendly, supportive team.
  
• A value based approach to client fees, with no timesheets.