Client Manager

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Bonus scheme

Social events

Pension scheme

5 weeks holiday

Job summary

Wavelength Professional Recruitment Ltd is seeking a qualified ACA/ACCA Senior Accountant / Client Manager for a permanent role in Milton Keynes. The position involves managing office and client relationships, developing junior staff and supporting business development initiatives.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years post-qualification experience, be comfortable handling accounting and tax for owner-managed businesses, partnerships and companies, and operate in a non-audit environment

Qualifications

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified with 2–3 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in accounting and tax for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• The role is non-audit and requires awareness of current accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience in managing client relationships and developing junior staff.
• Interest in business development and networking for new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Involve in office and client management and progress within the firm.
• Develop and manage client relationships and service delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior staff as the team grows.
• Assist with business development activities and tender processes.

Skills

Client management

Accounts & tax SMEs

Business development

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

REF: 1857411560 Salary: £40K - 50K

Public Practice Client Manager – Milton Keynes

Throughout 2026 our client is looked to strengthen the team at various levels and into 2026 are looking to go further.

We are recruiting for a qualified ACA or ACCA Senior Accountant / Client Manager or equivalent with experience and a Public Practice background dealing with the accounting and tax requirements for owner managed businesses, and looking to develop their career and be involved in business development.

This is an exciting time to join the firm with ambitious plans for expansion and by joining the firm now you will be in a position to benefit career wise and financially as the plan comes to fruition. This recruitment is an essential part of the firms long term plan.

As part of the senior team, you will be involved with office and client management and be encouraged to develop your skills as you make progress within the firm. There are long term prospects for career progression.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working available
• Bonus scheme
• Social events
• Pension Scheme
• 5 weeks holiday, plus day at Christmas and birthday day off

Requirements Of Senior Accountant:

• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified with 2 – 3 years post qualification experience so you can demonstrate that you have made progression with your experience and skills after qualifying.
• Experience in dealing with the accounting and tax requirements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies is essential.
• The role is non audit which will appeal to some but you must still be able to demonstrate an awareness of accounting and auditing standards and be on top of current issues and developments.
• Experience in dealing with and managing client relationships is essential along with the ability to manage and develop junior staff.
• It would be useful if you already have experience managing a client portfolio directly but it is appreciated that with many firms it is sometimes not possible to get this exposure, but you will get it here.
• Experience or an interest in business development is important. You will be encouraged to network and be a part of any process for the tendering of new business. So if you are ACA or ACCA qualified with a commercial approach to dealing with clients in how you assist them with the running of their own businesses, this is a great opportunity for you to achieve your long term goals and ambitions.