Senior Client Manager - UK Practice Accountant Lead

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd is representing a UK-based accountancy practice seeking a Senior Client Manager. You will manage your own portfolio, oversee a team of at least four accountants, and act as a key contact for clients at senior partner level.

The role combines technical accounting with client management and staff leadership, requiring ACA/ACCA and at least 15 years' UK practice experience. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is essential.
• At least 15 years' UK-based practice experience.
• Strong management accounts experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and companies.
• Ability to manage staff and client relationships at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients at senior partner level and build long-term relationships.
• Supervise a team of accountants and manage your own client portfolio.
• Prepare accounts from incomplete or computerised records and file tax returns.
• Review colleagues' work and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Deliver management accounts and assist ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills

Senior leadership

Client management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

CCH

Excel

Job description

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd is representing a UK-based accountancy practice seeking a Senior Client Manager. You will manage your own portfolio, oversee a team of at least four accountants, and act as a key contact for clients at senior partner level.

The role combines technical accounting with client management and staff leadership, requiring ACA/ACCA and at least 15 years' UK practice experience. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.