Client Manager - Accountancy Practice

Butler Rose; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager, Client Manager or Senior Accountant to lead a client portfolio in the Greater Manchester area. You will manage accounts preparation and compliance, acting as the main contact for business owners and directors, while mentoring junior colleagues.

The role blends technical accounting with client management and team development, offering opportunity to take on greater responsibility within a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Ability to manage a portfolio of clients and relationships
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including statutory accounts and tax
• Ability to mentor junior colleagues and manage workflow

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients (sole traders, partnerships, companies)
• Oversee preparation/review of statutory accounts and year-end financial statements
• Prepare and review corporation tax computations and returns
• Oversee management accounts and provide meaningful financial information
• Review VAT returns and related compliance
• Support personal tax and wider accounting matters
• Build relationships with business owners and directors
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate deadlines
• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities

Skills

Client relationship management

Communications

Team development

Financial guidance

People skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Manager, Client Manager or ambitious Senior Accountant looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career?

Are you looking for a position where you can take ownership of your own client portfolio, build meaningful relationships with business owners and have the opportunity to contribute beyond the traditional accounts preparation and compliance function?

We are working with an established independent accountancy practice in the Greater Manchester area.

The firm provides a broad range of accountancy and taxation services to businesses across a variety of sectors and is particularly interested in experienced practice professionals who enjoy combining technical expertise with a proactive, client-focused approach.

This opportunity would suit someone who is confident managing client relationships, enjoys supporting and developing colleagues and would welcome the chance to take on greater responsibility within a professional and collaborative environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The position would involve managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing accounts preparation and compliance work, and acting as a trusted point of contact for business owners and directors.

You will love the variety of managing clients whilst supporting a team of junior colleagues, contributing to the efficient management of workflow and become increasingly involved in providing practical financial guidance to clients.

People skills are equally as important as technical skills for this role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Overseeing the preparation and review of statutory accounts and year-end financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Overseeing management accounts and providing meaningful financial information to clients
• Reviewing VAT returns and supporting associated compliance requirements
• Supporting personal tax and wider accounting matters where appropriate
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with business owners and directors
• Acting as a key point of contact for client queries, providing clear, practical and commercially focused advice
• Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior accountants, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
• Supporting the development of junior colleagues through mentoring, guidance and constructive feedback
• Managing workflow and coordinating multiple client deadlines
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, systems and internal processes
• Working closely with senior colleagues on more complex client matters and supporting the delivery of a high-quality client service

This is a hands-on role offering a good balance of technical accounting, client management and team development.

ABOUT YOU

You may already be working as an Accounts Manager or Client Manager, or perhaps you are an experienced Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager who feels ready to take on additional responsibility.

IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE

• Strong previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience preparing and reviewing year-end and statutory accounts
• Good technical knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and management accounts
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients or taking responsibility for key client relationships
• The confidence to communicate directly with business owners and directors
• Experience reviewing the work of junior colleagues, or the ambition to develop supervisory responsibilities
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A good understanding of modern accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, approachable manner
• A proactive attitude and genuine interest in helping clients achieve their business objectives
• ACA or ACCA qualification is essential for this role

WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY ATTRACTIVE

Rather than focusing solely on year-end accounts and routine compliance, the position offers scope to become more involved in understanding clients businesses and supporting their wider financial requirements.

The opportunity may particularly appeal to an individual who wants to combine hands-on technical work with client management, team development and more commercially focused responsibilities.

Candidates stepping up from a Senior Accountant or Assistant Manager position may be considered from approximately £45,000, depending on their experience and potential.

Experienced Accounts Managers with strong client portfolio management and supervisory experience may be considered towards the upper end of the salary range.

INTERESTED IN FINDING OUT MORE

Whether you are actively looking for your next move or simply open to hearing about the right opportunity, please get in touch to discuss your experience and career aspirations.

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Please APPLY NOW to find out more

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.