Client Manager

Addington Ball; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist finance and accounting consultancy is seeking a Client Manager in Bromsgrove to oversee a diverse portfolio of clients. The role emphasizes building strong relationships and providing expert financial advice. Successful candidates will have a professional accounting qualification and experience in accountancy practice. The position offers a salary of up to £60,000, hybrid working options, and a supportive environment that values career progression.

Benefits

Salary up to £60,000

Hybrid working after probation

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contributions above statutory minimum

Health plan benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in accountancy practice.
• Ability to manage client portfolios and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to support team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, serving as their contact for financial matters.
• Review financial statements and tax returns to a high standard.
• Support senior management in drafting advice and meeting deadlines.

Skills

Portfolio management

Relationship building

Financial statement review

Accounting software proficiency

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

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 (phone number removed) 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/(phone number removed) - Client Manager