Client Manager

Client Manager – Accountancy Practice (ACA/ACCA Qualified)

Location: Kent/London border
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your practice career? We’re delighted to be supporting a highly regarded and modern accountancy firm in their search for a talented Client Manager to join their growing team.

This forward-thinking and people-focused practice is passionate about supporting owner-managed businesses with expert advice across accounts, tax, and outsourced services. They pride themselves on providing an outstanding client experience, and now need a confident, client-facing professional to help lead delivery across a varied and rewarding portfolio.

The Role:

As a Client Manager, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. You’ll build strong client relationships and ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and proactive accountancy and advisory services. The role is varied and includes:

• Managing the full client relationship lifecycle, from onboarding and quoting through to billing and WIP management

• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of year-end accounts, tax computations, VAT returns, and management accounts

• Providing outsourced finance services, including cloud accounting support and advisory

• Mentoring, supporting, and developing junior team members, reviewing their work and assisting with technical queries

• Attending client meetings and acting as a key point of contact, delivering exceptional service and value

• Supporting practice growth with commercial awareness and input into operational improvements

About You:

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with experience gained within a UK accountancy practice. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment and have a strong understanding of accounting and tax principles, along with excellent communication and leadership skills.

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Strong experience managing your own portfolio of clients

• Technically proficient across accounts, tax and cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks etc.)

• Comfortable mentoring and supporting junior staff

• Commercially minded, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Confident liaising directly with clients and delivering high-quality service

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive and flexible working environment

• Clear progression opportunities within a modern and growing firm

• The chance to be part of a business that values both its team and its clients equally

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're an ambitious and personable qualified accountant looking to make your mark in a progressive firm, we'd love to hear from you.