Client Manager

Regional Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established London-based accountancy practice for an experienced Client Manager. You will oversee a portfolio of clients, review accounts, mentor junior team members and build strong client relationships.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a competitive salary (£50,000-£60,000) and clear progression opportunities within a forward-thinking firm.

Qualifications

• Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified.
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• Minimum 7 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts, corporation tax and VAT.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Desirable: mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks/Sage).
• Experience working with SMEs across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of limited company, sole trader and partnership clients.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with current accounting standards.
• Review VAT returns, corporation tax computations and management accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide day-to-day advice.
• Identify opportunities to improve client services and support business growth.
• Review the work of junior team members and provide coaching.
• Liaise with HMRC and other third parties on behalf of clients.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Support partners and senior management with ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Statutory accounts knowledge

VAT and tax knowledge

Excellent communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Client Manager

London Based | Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Client Manager looking for your next opportunity in practice?

Regional Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in London. They are looking for an experienced Client Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, review accounts, mentor junior team members, and build strong client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm with genuine progression opportunities.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

Qualifications

Essential:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Minimum 7 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts, corporation tax, and VAT
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills

Desirable:

• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
• Experience working with a broad range of SMEs across various sectors

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of limited company, sole trader, and partnership clients
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with current accounting standards
• Review VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and management accounts
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing day-to-day advice and support
• Identify opportunities to improve client services and support business growth
• Review the work of junior team members and provide coaching where required
• Liaise with HMRC and other third parties on behalf of clients
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Support partners and senior management with ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

The successful candidate will be organised, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple client deadlines. You will have excellent technical knowledge, enjoy developing client relationships, and be passionate about delivering a high-quality service within an accountancy practice.