Client Manager

Farrer Barnes; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent practice in Tonbridge is seeking a qualified Client Manager to oversee client portfolios and lead a small team. The candidate must have at least five years of Practice experience and be equipped with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers significant autonomy and opportunities for professional growth, making it ideal for ambitious accounting professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of Practice experience required.
• Strong technical grounding with audit or tax expertise seen as highly advantageous.
• Proven client-facing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team.
• Oversee accounts, tax and advisory work.
• Take a central role in business development and networking.
• Collaborate closely with partners on client strategies.

Skills

Client management

Audit expertise

Tax expertise

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

I am partnering with a respected and forward-thinking independent practice in Tonbridge to appoint an accomplished Client Manager.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified accountant with at least five years of Practice experience who is ready to take on a strategic leadership role within a highly regarded firm.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse fee base, manage and develop a small team, and play an integral role in shaping the future growth of the client portfolio.

Candidates with a particular strength in audit or tax will be especially welcomed, although a strong general practice background is equally valuable.

This position offers genuine autonomy, visibility within the leadership group and a platform to influence both client service and commercial direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a mixed portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a small team.
• Overseeing accounts, tax and advisory work, with the opportunity to utilise an audit or tax specialism.
• Taking a central role in business development, networking and portfolio growth.
• Working closely with partners on client strategy, planning and operational improvements.

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum five years of Practice experience.
• Strong technical grounding, with audit or tax expertise considered highly advantageous.
• Confident communicator with proven client-facing experience.
• Leadership qualities with a desire to develop people and drive continual improvement.
• Commercially minded and motivated to contribute to firm-wide growth.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact Robin in the 1 st instance.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional seeking a leadership role with genuine progression potential.

If you are looking for a position where you can combine client management, technical expertise and strategic influence, I would welcome a confidential conversation.