Senior Client Manager

Pertemps; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent accountancy practice in the West Midlands seeks a Senior Client Manager for a pivotal role. You will manage client portfolios, mentor a team, and contribute to practice development while having a clear route to partnership. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with strong client management skills and at least two years of UK practice experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK practice.
• Confident in overseeing statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing diverse client portfolios with timely delivery of accounts and advisory services.
• Building client relationships and acting as a business advisor.
• Leading client meetings and workflow management across a team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Commercial insights

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” - Muhammad Ali.

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded, independent accountancy practice based in the West Midlands, as they look to appoint a Senior Client Manager. This is a pivotal role within the firm, offering autonomy, variety, and a clear route to partnership for the right candidate.

The Opportunity:
As Senior Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to SMEs across a variety of sectors. You’ll be a key point of contact for clients, overseeing accounts, tax, and advisory services, while managing and mentoring a team of professionals within the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of year-end accounts, tax returns, and advisory services.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted business advisor.
• Leading client meetings and offering commercial insights and recommendations.
• Managing workflow across a team of juniors and seniors, including review of work and performance management.
• Contributing to practice development, including identifying new business opportunities.
• Working closely with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the firm.

To be considered for the role of Senior Client Manager, you will possess:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a UK practice.
• Strong client relationship management skills with a commercial mindset.
• Confident in overseeing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Experience managing and developing junior team members.

If you're an experienced practice accountant looking to step into a senior leadership role with a well-established and forward-thinking West Midlands firm, we’d love to hear from you. Click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.