Client Manager

Addington Ball; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Shrewsbury is seeking a Client Manager to manage client portfolios and oversee account preparation. The role involves attending client meetings and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong communication skills and a proactive approach. This position offers a salary range of £40,000 to £50,000, along with a collaborative team culture and extensive benefits.

Benefits

8% employer pension contributions

Healthcare cash plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous learning and training

Qualifications

• Proven client portfolio experience required.
• Comfortable managing and developing junior staff.
• Proactive and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of business and personal clients.
• Oversee preparation and review of accounts and tax computations.
• Attend client meetings to build trusted relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of accountancy and tax principles

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Management skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Job description

If you're a confident Client Manager who loves variety, values long-term relationships, and wants to work somewhere that genuinely cares about your growth and wellbeing, this could be your next step.

You'll be joining a professional, supportive team in Shrewsbury, that believes in collaboration, trust, and doing things properly. This isn't a firm that just crunches numbers - it's one that takes pride in helping clients grow, while giving you the space to develop your career and manage your own portfolio with autonomy.

As a Client Manager, you will have plenty of client contact, the chance to influence how work is delivered, and the backing of a practice that invests heavily in its people through training, support, and flexible benefits. If you're looking to move away from rigid hierarchies and towards a firm that values its people as much as its clients, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of business and personal clients
• Oversee preparation and review of accounts, tax computations, and self‑assessment returns
• Control engagements to meet client requirements, deadlines, and budgets
• Attend client meetings and build trusted relationships
• Monitor and manage team performance and workload
• Identify opportunities for additional client work and improvements
• Report to the Partner and ensure high professional standards are maintained

The likely candidate

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant with proven client portfolio experience
• Strong knowledge of accountancy and tax principles
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Comfortable managing and developing junior staff
• Proactive, organised, and commercially aware
• Confident in managing workloads, deadlines, and client expectations

What's on Offer

• £40,000 to £50,000 salary
• 8% employer pension contributions
• 3x salary death‑in‑service cover
• Income protection for long‑term illness
• Healthcare cash plan and employee rewards platform
• Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Continuous learning, training, and CPD support
• A collaborative, friendly team culture with room to grow

Register your interest by applying today or call Richard Davies or Luke Scale on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.