Client Manager

Puro Associates; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced family leave and sick pay

Wellbeing and support services

Employee discounts and lifestyle perks

Professional development/career growth

Job summary

Puro Associates in Leicester is seeking a fully qualified Client Manager (ACA/ACCA) to join its growing accountancy practice. You will own a portfolio of SME clients, deliver statutory and management accounts and provide commercial advice while developing junior staff.

The role offers £45,000–£52,000 DOE, a competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave and wellbeing support, with opportunities for progression in a supportive, progressive firm.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified; applications from part-qualified or AAT candidates will not be considered.
• UK accountancy practice experience.
• Strong experience with SME accounts, VAT and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Prepare and review management accounts.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients.
• Provide practical accounting and commercial advice; review work by junior team members.
• Support and develop more junior staff.
• Manage deadlines and ensure high-quality client delivery.

Skills

UK practice experience

Client relationship management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Client Manager – Accountancy Practice | Up to £45,000 DOE

Leicester | Permanent | Full-time

A well-established accountancy practice in Leicester is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Client Manager to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients, develop strong client relationships and provide both compliance and commercial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and VAT returns
• Prepare and review management accounts
• Act as a key point of contact for clients
• Provide practical accounting and commercial adviceReview work completed by junior team members
• Support and develop more junior staff
• Manage deadlines and ensure high-quality client delivery

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified – applications from part-qualified or AAT candidates will not be considered
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience with SME accounts, VAT and management accounts
• Confident managing client relationships
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commercially minded and proactive
• Experience with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software

Package

• £45,000–£52,000, depending on experience
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Employee wellbeing and support services
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits
• Professional development and career progression

This is a great opportunity for a fully qualified practice accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive firm.