Client Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Career progression

Training and development

Health plan benefits

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Client Manager in Stockport to lead a diverse client portfolio, providing high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with Senior Managers and Directors to support growth and client needs.

Role emphasizes technical excellence, effective client communication and development of long-term relationships in a dynamic accountancy practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing your own client portfolio.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax.
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel; strong Xero experience.
• Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous.
• Technologically confident and quick to adopt new systems.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts for companies and sole traders.
• Review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Prepare technical and client-facing advice under guidance.
• Oversee personal tax compliance and annual returns.
• Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as main contact.
• Coordinate deadlines and information with clients.
• Support senior managers and directors across accounts, tax, VAT, payroll and company secretarial work.
• Explain tax and financial matters clearly to clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

People management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Iris

Alpha

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Job description

Job Description

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership.

The role

As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders
• Review corporation tax computations and returns
• Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors
• Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns
• Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact
• Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries
• Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work
• Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results
• Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation
• Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients
• Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors

About you

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
• Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong experience with Xero
• Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
• Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research abilities

The package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Health plan benefits
• Flexible working options
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development