Client Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Regular social events

Career progression opportunities

Structured professional development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment Ltd in Salisbury supports a well-established Chartered Accountants firm to recruit an experienced Client Manager. The role suits an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships and managing a varied portfolio.

You will work closely with directors and partners, review accounts and tax filings, mentor junior staff and help deliver high-quality advice across owner-managed businesses, SMEs and high-net-worth clients while enjoying hybrid and

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or by experience in practice).
• Experience managing a client portfolio in a UK Chartered Accountants firm.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts and taxation.
• Excellent communication skills and relationship management.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Review statutory accounts, management accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Be primary contact for clients, providing commercial and technical advice.
• Build long-term client relationships through regular communication and service excellence.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and collaborate with specialist teams.
• Manage deadlines, budgets and workflow to ensure timely delivery.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Portfolio management

Accounts & taxation knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring juniors

Organization & prioritization

Education

ACA/ACCA (or equivalent by experience)

Job description

Salisbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/11/2026

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.