Client Manager/Accounts Manager

Location: Office-based

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive Accounts Manager to join a progressive and award-winning accounting practice. You will be fully office-based during your probation period to ensure strong integration with the team and clients. After this, flexibility for one day of remote working per week will be available.

This role offers the chance to manage a varied portfolio of clients—ranging from small businesses and contractors to startups and self-employed individuals—blending compliance work with client advisory.

Key Responsibilities

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Client Portfolio Management: Oversee a wide range of client accounts, including statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management accounts.

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Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact, providing timely responses and advisory support.

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Technical Expertise: Apply UK accounting standards (FRS 102, UK GAAP) and support tax compliance, including corporation tax and self-assessment.

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Team Leadership: Review the work of junior colleagues, provide coaching, and encourage professional growth.

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Advisory Work: Spot opportunities to add value, whether through tax planning, R&D claims, IR35 support, or cloud-based accounting solutions.

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Efficiency & Quality: Manage deadlines, streamline processes, and uphold high standards of service delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile

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Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent), with 3–7 years’ post-qualification experience ideally within practice.

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Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP, FRS 102, and tax compliance.

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Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients with confidence.

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Strong communication skills—able to explain financial matters to clients clearly.

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Organised, proactive, and client-focused, with a commercial mindset.

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Comfortable with accounting software and cloud-based platforms.

What’s on Offer

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Structured Office Integration: Office-based until the end of probation, then 1 day WFH flexibility.

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Career Growth: Supportive team culture with opportunities to progress towards more senior roles.

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Client Variety: Exposure to a broad and interesting client base from SMEs to international groups.

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Forward-thinking Environment: Blend of traditional accounting expertise with digital innovation