Client Manager - Practice Accountant

Office Angels; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking an experienced Client Manager to take ownership of a high-quality client portfolio within a specialist accountancy practice. You will act as the primary contact for clients and deliver accounting and taxation support with autonomy.

You will manage a varied client base including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, ensuring timely delivery of accounts and self‑assessment tax returns while building long‑term relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification (or qualified by experience at senior level).
• 7+ years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong accounts and taxation knowledge with client portfolio ownership.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, personal tax).
• Preparing statutory accounts for various client types.
• Preparing self‑assessment tax returns and corporation tax returns.
• Advising on accounting and taxation matters and building strong client relationships.
• Working independently while meeting deadlines and liaising with clients and advisers.
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Financial accounting knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

7+ years' practice experience

Job description

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant or Client Manager looking to take ownership of a high-quality client portfolio within a respected and specialist accountancy firm?

Our client, a long-established and highly regarded accountancy practice, is seeking a confident and relationship-focused Client Manager to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to manage your own portfolio, act as the primary point of contact for clients, and build trusted long-term relationships within a professional and collaborative environment.

The role offers genuine autonomy, excellent earning potential through a monthly bonus scheme, and the opportunity to work with a sophisticated and varied client base.

The Role

As Client Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of clients, providing accounting and taxation support whilst ensuring an exceptional client experience.

You will have full ownership of your portfolio and be the key contact for clients, managing relationships from initial query through to delivery of accounts and tax services.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and personal tax clients
• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders and limited companies
• Preparing self-assessment tax returns
• Preparing partnership and corporation tax returns
• Advising clients on accounting and taxation matters
• Building strong client relationships and delivering a proactive, high-level service
• Working independently whilst managing deadlines across your portfolio
• Liaising directly with clients and professional advisers where required
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the practice

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (or be qualified by experience at a senior level)
• 7+ years' experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong general practice experience across accounts and taxation
• Experience managing your own client portfolio
• Excellent knowledge of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts
• Strong personal and business tax knowledge
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
• A professional, commercial and client-focused approach
• Experience with trusts would be advantageous but is not essential

Office Angels is an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Office Angels is an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.