Client Manager

Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment consultancy in Bromsgrove is looking for an experienced Client Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role offers the freedom to shape your work while providing advisory services and developing junior team members. Ideal candidates will be professionally qualified with strong communication skills and a proactive approach. The position includes a salary of up to £60,000, hybrid working options, and benefits like 26 holiday days and health plans.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

Hybrid working (after probation)

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions above statutory minimum

Health plan benefits

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with experience in accountancy practice.
• Ability to balance deadlines with accuracy.
• Experience in reviewing accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients as their first point of contact.
• Review financial statements and tax returns.
• Support senior managers with advice, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Build strong client relationships and support junior team members.
• Contribute to the development of supervisors and senior associates.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Knowledge of accounting software

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Iris

Job description

If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for something more fulfilling than the traditional practice path, this Client Manager role in Bromsgrove could be the change you've been waiting for.

This is your chance to step into a position where you'll work closely with a portfolio of interesting clients, build long lasting relationships and become their trusted adviser. You'll have the freedom to shape how you work, supported by a culture that values progression and encourages you to stretch your technical and commercial skills.

Rather than feeling like one of many, you'll have genuine ownership, regular client interaction and the chance to contribute to advisory work that sharpens your expertise. As a Client Manager, you'll develop junior team members, solve real world financial challenges and enjoy a working environment built on trust, flexibility and professional growth.

If you're ready for a role that gives you more influence, more variety and more room to progress, this could be the perfect next step.

Role overview

• Manage and nurture a portfolio of clients, acting as their first point of contact for all financial matters
• Review financial statements, sole trader accounts and corporation tax returns to a high standard
• Support Senior Managers and Directors with drafting advice and meeting key deadlines across accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and company secretarial requirements
• Build strong client relationships, offering guidance on financial results and internal systems, including accounting software implementation
• Contribute to the development of supervisors and senior associates, offering coaching and feedback

The ideal candidate

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with solid experience gained in accountancy practice
• Confident managing a portfolio while balancing deadlines with accuracy and focus
• Strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and supporting junior team members
• Comfortable reviewing accounts, tax returns and disclosures with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Competent with accounting software including Xero, with knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage, Iris or similar seen as beneficial

What's on offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Hybrid working (after probation)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contributions above statutory minimum
• Health plan benefits and flexible working options
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and career development with clear progression pathways

Supportive, collaborative working environment.

Register your interest by applying today or call Ash Ball or Luke Scale on 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ / 251328 - Client Manager