Client Manager

Pro Talent; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice seeks a Client Manager to handle client portfolios, ensuring high-quality services and mentor junior staff. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified, with strong experience in a client-facing role and knowledge of cloud accounting platforms. This position offers a supportive environment and clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with UK experience.
• Strong management of client portfolios.
• Proficient in accounting and tax principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full client relationship lifecycle.
• Review year-end accounts and tax computations.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure service quality.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Cloud accounting software

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Client Manager – Accountancy Practice (ACA/ACCA Qualified)

Location:Kent/London border
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your practice career? We’re delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and modern accountancy firm in their search for a talented Client Manager to join their growing team.

This forward-thinking and people-focused practice is passionate about supporting owner-managed businesses with expert advice across accounts, tax, and outsourced services. They pride themselves on providing an outstanding client experience, and now need a confident, client-facing professional to help lead delivery across a varied and rewarding portfolio.

The Role:

As a Client Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. You’ll build strong client relationships and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and proactive accountancy and advisory services. The role is varied and includes:

• Managing the full client relationship lifecycle, from onboarding and quoting through to billing and WIP management

• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of year-end accounts, tax computations, VAT returns, and management accounts

• Providing outsourced finance services, including cloud accounting support and advisory

• Mentoring, supporting, and developing junior team members, reviewing their work and assisting with technical queries

• Attending client meetings and acting as a key point of contact, delivering exceptional service and value

• Supporting practice growth with commercial awareness and input into operational improvements

About You:

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and have a strong understanding of accounting and tax principles, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Strong experience managing your own portfolio of clients

• Technically proficient across accounts, tax and cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks etc.)

• Comfortable mentoring and supporting junior staff

• Commercially minded, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Confident liaising directly with clients and delivering high-quality service

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive and flexible working environment

• Clear progression opportunities within a modern and growing firm

• The chance to be part of a business that values both its team and its clients equally

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an ambitious and personable qualified accountant looking to make your mark in a progressive firm, we'd love to hear from you.