Client Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Stafford is seeking a qualified Client Manager to oversee a diverse client portfolio. You will lead client meetings, offer strategic planning advice, and manage junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and have a proactive approach. The role offers a salary of up to £50,000, with hybrid working options and flexible hours.

Benefits

Flexitime

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Dress-down Fridays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as the primary advisor for all accounting and tax matters.
• Leading client meetings, offering strategic tax and financial planning advice.
• Reviewing and signing off work prepared by junior staff.

Skills

Client relationship management

Advisory services delivery

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

ACCA or ICAEW qualified

Job description

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Client Manager Practice Based | Up to £50,000 DOE | Stafford | Hybrid + Flexitime

I'm working exclusively with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Stafford that is looking to appoint a Client Manager. This role is ideal for an experienced, qualified accountant (ACCA/ICAEW) with strong practice experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility in a leadership and client-focused capacity.

The role offers high-level client engagement, involvement in complex tax planning and advisory work, team leadership, and strategic input into client and practice development. Youll join a technically strong team that values initiative, precision, and commercial thinking.

The Role

As Client Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as the primary advisor for all accounting and tax matters.
• Leading client meetings, offering strategic tax and financial planning advice in collaboration with the partners.
• Reviewing and signing off work prepared by junior staff to ensure quality and compliance.
• Driving client satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Providing coaching, guidance, and formal line management for junior and mid-level team members.
• Supporting the development and implementation of internal processes and contributing to business planning.
• Playing a key role in the growth and retention of the client base.

Requirements

• ACCA or ICAEW qualified.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services.
• Strong technical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proactive and strategic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Package and Benefits

• Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Flexible working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am 5:00pm, with flexi-time.
• Hybrid working: 1 day per week working from home (or more for the right candidate).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Dress-down Fridays.

To apply or discuss in more detail, please get in touch.