Client Manager, Accountancy Practice Leader

CRA Consulting; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CRA Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Client Manager to lead a small accounting team and oversee client relationships. This role focuses on supervising work, ensuring accuracy, and delivering high-quality services to clients while growing management experience.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA or equivalent, is confident with clients, and can drive process improvements within a forward-thinking practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced accountant with strong practice background holding ACA/ACCA or equivalent.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and managing a portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small team of accounting staff.
• Oversee workloads and workflows.
• Review year-end accounts and ensure accuracy and deadlines.
• Oversee bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax compliance.
• Build relationships with clients and act as main point of contact.
• Coach team members and support professional development.

Skills

Client management

Team supervision

Communication

Time management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

CRA Consulting in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Client Manager to lead a small accounting team and oversee client relationships. This role focuses on supervising work, ensuring accuracy, and delivering high-quality services to clients while growing management experience.

The ideal candidate holds ACA/ACCA or equivalent, is confident with clients, and can drive process improvements within a forward-thinking practice.