Senior Client Manager: Lead Client Relationships & Team

Trial Balance; Axminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance in Axminster is seeking an experienced Senior Client Manager to lead a portfolio of clients, manage a small team and collaborate with Partners on technical advisory projects.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or equivalent and proven practice experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to deliver high-quality service and drive career progression.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified; applications welcome from outstanding part-qualified and qualified-by-experience candidates with significant accountancy practice experience.
• Strong technical background in accountancy practice; excellent communication skills and the confidence to build lasting client relationships.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounting and tax compliance requirements are delivered to a high standard.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns and tax computations.
• Reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact.
• Supervising workflow across the team and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Working alongside Partners and Directors on specialist assignments and technical projects.
• Liaising with HMRC and Companies House on behalf of clients.
• Ensuring work is completed in line with professional standards and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

Trial Balance in Axminster is seeking an experienced Senior Client Manager to lead a portfolio of clients, manage a small team and collaborate with Partners on technical advisory projects.

The successful candidate will have ACA/ACCA or equivalent and proven practice experience, with strong communication and relationship-building skills to deliver high-quality service and drive career progression.