Client Manager

Pro Talent; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accountancy firm in Brighton is looking for a Client Manager to manage client relationships and oversee statutory accounts. This role offers clear career progression and a supportive team culture. Candidates should be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong experience. The position allows for a hybrid working model, blending office time and remote work.

Benefits

Clear career progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Ongoing professional development

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong experience in statutory accounts and client portfolio management.
• Confident in managing client relationships and delivering excellent service.
• A supportive leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of accounts clients across a variety of sectors.
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, and general business support services.
• Reviewing work prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Client relationship management

Statutory accounts preparation

Leadership and mentoring

Cloud accounting systems (Xero, QuickBooks)

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Client Manager – Accounts Department – Brighton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm with a varied and exciting client base is looking to appoint a Client Manager to join their friendly accounts team in Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing statutory accounts, and leading a supportive team. You’ll work with a wide range of businesses across different industries, giving you exposure to interesting, complex, and rewarding work.

The role will involve:

• Managing your own portfolio of accounts clients across a variety of sectors
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, and general business support services
• Reviewing work prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Providing guidance, training, and support to junior staff
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients – building trusted relationships and delivering valuable commercial advice
• Using cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks to support clients effectively
• Getting involved in networking and business development to support the firm’s continued growth

What’s on offer:

• Clear and achievable career progression – with real potential to progress to Senior Manager and Director level
• A collaborative and supportive team culture – this firm is known for its positive working environment and long-standing staff retention
• Ongoing professional development to help you build both technical and leadership skills
• Hybrid working, with the benefit of regular office time in Brighton to fully integrate with the team

About you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong experience in statutory accounts and client portfolio management
• Confident in managing client relationships and delivering excellent service
• Familiar with cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks
• A supportive leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Ambitious and eager to grow with a successful firm

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a Client Manager role focused on statutory and management accounts, where your expertise and career ambitions will be recognised and rewarded.

Interested? Call Georgia on 01273 491852 or email [e-mail]. Not quite the right role? Let’s have a chat anyway – we may have other opportunities better suited to you.