Client Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Healthcare and pension

Flexible working

Remote working considered

Career progression opportunities

On-site parking

Friendly, supportive team

Value-based fees (no timesheets)

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd's Ashford-based specialist accounting firm is seeking a Client Manager to lead a growing portfolio of technology businesses. You will supervise a small team, provide high‑quality accounting and business advisory services, and strengthen client relationships within a value‑driven, long‑term partnership.

Remote working is considered for the right candidate, with clear paths for career progression, exposure to IFRS, Xero optimisation, and a collaborative culture that prioritises

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in accountancy practice and managing client relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Good knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience using practice management systems and coordinating client deadlines.
• Interest in accounting technology and improving delivery of work.

Responsibilities

• 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, ensuring 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 connected apps.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and service delivery.

Skills

Client relationships

Xero

IFRS

Practice management systems

Accounting technology

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Startup/tech client experience

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Description

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• On site parking.
• A friendly, supportive team.
• A value based approach to client fees, with no timesheets.

Requirements

Preferably qualified ACA/ACCA or by experience. 5-10+ years experience within an accountancy practice experience. Experience preparing accounts and tax returns. Experience of QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous.