Client Manager

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Career progression

Regular social events

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Salisbury seeks an ACA or ACCA qualified Client Manager to manage a varied portfolio of clients, including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. You will review accounts and tax returns, provide commercial advice, and nurture long-term client relationships.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working, opportunities for professional development and a clear career path within a respected firm of Chartered Accountants.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience with relevant practice experience).
• Experience in a UK Chartered Accountants firm.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients independently.
• Strong knowledge of accounts and business taxation.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• Salary circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience and qualification status.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and structured career progression.
• Regular social events and a supportive team culture.
• A varied and interesting client portfolio with genuine opportunities to broaden your experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of limited companies, sole traders and partnerships across a range of industries.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns prepared by the wider team.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing commercial and technical advice.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships through regular communication and exceptional service.
• Identifying tax planning and advisory opportunities and working alongside specialist teams where appropriate.
• Managing client deadlines, budgets and workflow to ensure work is delivered efficiently.
• Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior team members.

Skills

Client management

Portfolio management

UK tax knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Salisbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/10/2026

TPFRecruitment, the South East's leading accountancy practice recruitment agency,is delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded firm ofChartered Accountants in Salisbury with the recruitment of an experiencedClient Manager.

This is anexcellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who enjoysbuilding strong client relationships and managing a varied portfolio. Thesuccessful candidate will join a collaborative and supportive team, workingclosely with directors and partners while playing a key role in the continuedgrowth of the firm.

The practicehas built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality advice to adiverse client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs tohigh-net-worth individuals. The firm is committed to providing a positiveworking environment, genuine career progression and a healthy work-lifebalance.

Responsibilities

As a ClientManager, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio ofclients, ensuring they receive a proactive, high-quality service.

Responsibilitieswill include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of limited companies,sole traders and partnerships across a range of industries.
  
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accountsand corporation tax returns prepared by the wider team.
  
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients,providing commercial and technical advice.
  
• Building and maintaining long-term clientrelationships through regular communication and exceptional service.
  
• Identifying tax planning and advisory opportunitiesand working alongside specialist teams where appropriate.
  
• Managing client deadlines, budgets and workflow toensure work is delivered efficiently.
  
• Supporting, mentoring and reviewing the work ofjunior team members.
  

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experiencewith relevant practice experience).
  
• Previous experience working within a UK firm ofChartered Accountants.
  
• Experience managing a portfolio of clientsindependently.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts and businesstaxation.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship managementskills.
  
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring juniorstaff.
  
• Well organised with the ability to prioritisemultiple deadlines.
  
• Salary circa £45,000 - £55,000 depending onexperience and qualification status.
  
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  
• Ongoing professional development and structuredcareer progression.
  
• Regular social events and a supportive teamculture.
  
• A varied and interesting client portfolio withgenuine opportunities to broaden your experience.