Senior Client Manager

Michael Page Finance; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Michael Page in West Yorkshire seeks a Senior Client Manager to oversee key client relationships and lead a small accounting team. You will guide accounts preparation, tax return work, and client visits to ensure high-quality service.

The role requires ACA/ACCA and 15+ years' UK-based experience, with strong Excel, Sage, and Xero proficiency. A dynamic practice environment offers a competitive salary and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• UK-based, qualified firm of accountants with extensive client base.
• ACA or ACCA qualification required with at least 15 years' experience.
• Strong management accounts experience and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients at senior partner level and supervise at least four accountants.
• Oversee accounts preparation from incomplete or computerised records.
• Carry out company and personal tax return preparation and review work.

Skills

Client management

Accounts preparation

Tax returns

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

Job description

As a Senior Client Manager in West Yorkshire within an strong independent accountancy practice, you’ll oversee key client relationships, ensuring their accounting and finance needs are met efficiently. Your role will involve managing a portfolio of clients, providing strategic advice, and supporting their financial goals, as well as regularly organising staff to achieve greater efficiency and productivity.

Client Details

A well-experienced independent accountancy practice based in W. Yorkshire.

Description

As a Senior Client Manager, you will:

• Liaise with clients at a senior partner level
• Supervise the work of a minimum of four accountants
• Accounts preparation from both incomplete records and computerised records
• Carry out company and personal tax return preparation
• Manage your own portfolio
• Review the work of other employees
• Liaise with clients on all accounting matters
• Carry out client visits
• Other ad-hoc projects as they rise

Profile

A successful Senior Client Manager must have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• A minimum of 15 years' recent experience within a UK based, qualified firm of accountants
• Management accounts experience
• Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses including Sole Traders, Ltd Companies and Partnerships, including LLPs
• Ability to prepare accounts to a high standard
• Ability to use own initiative, to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of accounting software, preferably CCH, Sage and Xero
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Job Offer

• Highly competitive salary, dependent on the level of experience.
• Chance to lead and manage senior partner client relations

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.