Senior Client Manager – Accounting & Advisory

Sumer Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group, is recruiting a Client Manager to lead day-to-day accounting services for a portfolio of clients. You will supervise the accounts team, review statutory and management accounts, and uphold high service standards while building strong client relationships.

Working with the Accounts Director, you will drive efficiency, manage workflow, and support staff development through mentoring and appraisals, ensuring timely delivery and opportunities for advisory services.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with substantial relevant UK experience
• Experience supervising or managing a team
• Proven ability to manage a client portfolio and review others' work

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and review accounts for accuracy and compliance
• Ensure timely delivery of statutory and management accounts
• Lead workflow management within the accounts department and liaise with tax and bookkeeping teams
• Provide technical guidance and development support to staff and conduct appraisals
• Manage an allocated portfolio of client relationships and identify advisory opportunities
• Monitor budgets and improve profitability and productivity through systems and processes

Skills

People management

Client relationship mgmt

Reviewing work

Budget monitoring

Education

ACA/ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA

QBE / part-qualified

Job description

Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group, is recruiting a Client Manager to lead day-to-day accounting services for a portfolio of clients. You will supervise the accounts team, review statutory and management accounts, and uphold high service standards while building strong client relationships.

Working with the Accounts Director, you will drive efficiency, manage workflow, and support staff development through mentoring and appraisals, ensuring timely delivery and opportunities for advisory services.