Client Manager - Medium sized firm

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK accounting firm is seeking a Client Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio of clients. The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualifications with over 3 years of experience in a medium-sized firm. Responsibilities include managing client accounts, preparing tax returns, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, providing a significant opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

Bonus

Career progression opportunities

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in practice, ideally with a UK-based firm.
• Proven experience managing teams and reviewing work.
• Background in accounting and tax, advisory exposure highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients in multiple sectors.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Provide tax planning and advisory support to clients.
• Mentor and develop junior staff members.
• Support partners in business development.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Communication skills

Team management

Accounting and tax knowledge

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Client Manager – Medium sized accountancy firm

Central London (Hybrid working) – £60,000 – £75,000 per annum + Bonus.

About the Firm

Butler Rose Public Practice is recruiting on behalf of a medium‑sized firm of Chartered Accountants located in one of London's most prestigious areas. This well‑established practice, part of an international group, has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high‑quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to entrepreneurs, SMEs, and high‑net‑worth individuals. Modern, easily accessible offices provide a first‑class working environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple industry sectors, ensuring effective and efficient delivery of accounts and tax compliance services.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax returns produced by the team.
• Provide tax planning and advisory support to clients where appropriate.
• Act as a trusted advisor and first point of contact for client queries.
• Oversee, mentor, and develop junior staff members.
• Support partners in driving business development, including tendering, pitching and enhancing client services.

Person Requirements

• ACA or ACCA with 3+ years’ post‑qualification experience in practice, ideally with a medium‑sized UK‑based firm.
• Strong background in accounting and tax, with advisory exposure highly desirable.
• Excellent client‑facing and communication skills.
• Experience managing a team and reviewing work to a high standard.
• Commercially aware, proactive, and confident working with a diverse client base.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to join a high‑quality firm that offers excellent employee benefits and genuine career progression.

This role is being advertised by Doug Greer, Butler Rose (AGY). Registration is [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.