Client Manager

Purple Lime Accountancy; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent holiday allowance

Job summary

Purple Lime Accountancy is looking for an experienced Client Manager to partner with a diverse client portfolio, delivering proactive financial insights and commercial advice. The role blends traditional accounting with cloud-based technology to help businesses grow.

The Client Manager will oversee management accounts, identify growth opportunities, advise on financial strategy and ensure compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, with experience in accountancy practice and/or industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including management accounts, financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Experience using Xero and cloud-based accounting systems.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret financial information and offer practical advice.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building lasting client relationships.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and providing proactive financial advice.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, delivering valuable commercial insights.
• Identify tax-efficient planning opportunities and support clients with financial decision-making.
• Ensure statutory compliance, including annual accounts and taxation.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.
• Support the growth of the practice through developing client relationships.
• Mentor and support one or two Assistant Management Accountants.

Skills

Client relationships

Financial analysis

Cloud accounting (Xero)

Commercial mindset

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Are you an experienced Client Manager or qualified Accountant with a commercial mindset and a passion for helping businesses grow? If you enjoy building client relationships, delivering valuable financial insights and providing proactive advice, this could be the perfect opportunity!

Purple Lime are reshaping how businesses understand and interact with their financial data. Combining traditional accountancy services with innovative cloud-based technology, they're a forward-thinking practice focused on adding real value to their clients.

This isn't your typical accountancy opportunity – it's a chance to join their growing team of 'Limers' and break the traditional mould!

As a Client Manager, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted financial partner. From delivering management accounts to identifying commercial opportunities and advising on financial strategies, you'll help businesses make informed decisions and achieve their goals.

This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £46,500 plus benefits including Bonus and excellent holiday allowance, with three days per week spent in Purple Lime's newly refurbished offices in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside in Brinkworth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, building strong relationships and providing proactive financial advice.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts, delivering valuable commercial insights.
• Identify tax-efficient planning opportunities and support clients with financial decision-making.
• Ensure statutory compliance, including annual accounts and taxation.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies.
• Support the growth of the practice through developing client relationships.
• Mentor and support one or two Assistant Management Accountants.

Experience & Skills

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified, with experience in accountancy practice and/or industry.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including management accounts, financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Experience using Xero and cloud-based accounting systems.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to interpret financial information and offer practical advice.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building lasting client relationships.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

If you're looking for a Client Manager opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to your clients and develop your career within a modern, growing accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Niche Recruitment are proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of Purple Lime.