Client Manager

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd - Experts in Public Practice Accountancy Recruitment UK-Wide; Penrith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy practice in Penrith is seeking a qualified Client Manager to handle a dynamic portfolio, support the team, and engage with clients. The ideal candidate will hold an ICAS, ACA, or ACCA qualification, and be ready to progress to a Senior Manager role, all while enjoying a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary range of £60,000 – £75,000 per annum

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Up to 26 days annual leave

Smart Working Policy

Health Shield Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid flu jabs and eye tests

Paid professional membership fees

Ongoing training access

Regular subsidised social events

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ICAS, ACA, or ACCA) with practice experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress to Senior Manager level.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients from straightforward to complex assignments.
• Complete and submit financial statements and business taxation.
• Supervise and support assistants and juniors.

Skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

ICAS, ACA, or ACCA qualification

Job description

Client Manager

Are you a qualified accountant ready to take the next step in your career?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading independent accountancy practice in Penrith for a Client Manager to join their Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who is technically strong, eager to take ownership of a client portfolio, and keen to progress toward a Senior Manager role.

If you’re ICAS, ACA, or ACCA qualified with experience in practice, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop your career while making a real impact for clients and colleagues alike.

Interested?

Apply for this Client Manager job in Penrith, Cumbria!

The Role

As a Client Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, from straightforward to large and complex assignments
• Managing the completion and submission of financial statements, business taxation, and personal taxation for your portfolio within agreed deadlines
• Supervising and supporting assistants and seniors, including carrying out line management duties such as 1:1s, goal setting, and student reviews
• Resolving complex queries and liaising directly with clients to provide excellent service
• Reviewing assignments prepared by junior staff to ensure compliance and readiness for client review
• Attending and contributing to client meetings alongside senior colleagues
• Building strong professional relationships with clients, encouraging referrals and future business opportunities
• Developing your own professional network with the aim of generating new business

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold ICAS, ACA, or ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Have previous experience in a practice environment, managing client relationships and portfolios
• Possess a full UK driving licence
• Be ambitious, motivated, and keen to progress to Senior Manager level
• Be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines
• Bring strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use initiative
• Be a supportive team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

About The Firm

This Penrith-based practice is part of a trusted independent group with around 800 colleagues across 19 offices in the North of England and Scotland. The firm’s mission is to support clients in achieving prosperity, security, and peace of mind, and they recognise that this is only possible thanks to the dedication of their people.

With core values of Honesty, Humanity, Trust, and Passion, this firm has built a culture where colleagues feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 – £75,000 per annum
• Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme, including life cover (4x salary) and income protection
• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Smart Working Policy with flexibility to balance home and office working
• Health Shield Cash Plan (cashback on health benefits plus discounts on lifestyle and leisure)
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Paid flu jabs and eye tests
• Introductory Commission Scheme for new client referrals
• Employee Referral Scheme offering up to £2,500 for successful new colleague referrals
• Paid professional membership fees
• Ongoing training and access to online learning materials
• Recognition schemes, including “Charity of the Month” and “Colleague of the Month”
• Regular subsidised social events

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Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new tax and auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Penrith and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

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