We’re looking for an ambitious, ACA or ACCA-qualified Senior Client Manager to take ownership of a growing client portfolio and lead our established team in Stockport.
This is a senior, commercially focused role offering the opportunity to act as a trusted adviser to corporate clients and owner-managed businesses, while helping to shape the continued growth and success of the Stockport office.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing a dedicated portfolio of corporate clients and owner-managed businesses
- Acting as the primary point of contact and building trusted, long-term client relationships
- Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts, management accounts, corporation tax computations and self‑assessment returns
- Identifying tax‑planning opportunities, including remuneration planning, corporate restructuring and capital allowances
- Leading, mentoring and developing junior and semi‑senior colleagues
- Managing workflow and ensuring Companies House and HMRC deadlines are met
- Taking responsibility for portfolio profitability, billing, fee negotiations and recovery rates
- Monitoring work in progress and ensuring assignments are delivered within budget
- Identifying cross‑selling opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the office
About AMS Group
AMS Group is a UK Top 60 accountancy firm with over 40 years of experience and a strong advisory‑led approach. From our roots as a family‑run practice, we’ve grown into a nationwide business with 300+ colleagues across 14 offices, supported by continued organic growth and a successful M&A strategy. We provide bespoke, end‑to‑end services - from start‑up to exit - built on our belief that“Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it.” Our award‑winning culture is central to who we are.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be fully qualified ACA or ACCA, with recent experience working within a UK accountancy practice and a proven track record of managing a portfolio of corporate clients.
You’ll also bring:
- Experience of supervising and developing accounting professionals
- Strong technical knowledge across accounts and corporate and personal tax
- Confidence using CCH and cloud accounting systems such as Xero
- Commercial understanding of billing, work in progress and recovery management
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into practical business advice
- A proactive approach to building client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
- 23 days holiday (plus option to buy 5 additional days)
- Birthday day off
- Health cash plan
- Enhanced parental pay
- Company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Perkbox & Employee Assistance Programme
- A supportive, award‑winning culture where people can grow and thrive
AMS Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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