Client Manager

Farrer Barnes; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accounting firm in Kent is seeking a Client Manager to oversee a client portfolio while mentoring a small team. The role offers a competitive salary, a defined route to progression, and the chance to influence the firm's direction. Ideal for accountants aiming to enhance their technical skills and leadership within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Defined route to progression

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in client management and leading small teams.
• Hands-on support and strategic insight experience.
• Ability to influence firm direction.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own client portfolio.
• Lead and mentor a small team in a split doing/reviewing role.
• Work closely with directors and business owners.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Strategic Insight

Job description

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and fast-growing firm of accountants based in Kent, where your ideas, initiative, and drive will be genuinely valued.

As Client Manager, you'll take ownership of your own client portfolio, leading and mentoring a small team in a split doing/reviewing role. You'll work closely with directors and business owners across a diverse range of clients, providing hands-on support and strategic insight that makes a real difference.

This firm has built a reputation for being forward-thinking, commercially sharp, and people-focused. They offer a dynamic environment with the structure and resources to support your growth, while maintaining the flexibility and energy of a modern independent practice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your own client portfolio, leading and mentoring a small team in a split doing/reviewing role.
• Work closely with directors and business owners across a diverse range of clients, providing hands-on support and strategic insight that makes a real difference.

What’s on offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Defined and achievable route to progression
• Exposure to entrepreneurial clients and growing businesses
• Opportunity to shape your own portfolio and influence firm direction
• Supportive, ambitious, and collaborative culture

Closing

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for an accountant looking to take the next step—developing technical expertise, leadership skills, and commercial acumen within a progressive and expanding firm.

If you're ready to take on more responsibility and be part of a business that's going places, we'd love to hear from you