Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Senior who is ready to progress towards a Client Manager position.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is already taking on responsibilities beyond their current role and is looking for a genuine pathway to advance their career. You'll join a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice working with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed businesses across the UK.
The successful candidate will be confident working independently, managing client relationships, and taking ownership of accounts and tax work while developing into a future leadership role.
The Role
You will manage your own portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted point of contact while delivering high-quality accounts and tax services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing your own portfolio of clients and developing strong relationships
- Preparing accounts and tax work from start to finish
- Providing practical advice and support directly to clients
- Reviewing work completed by junior team members
- Mentoring and supporting developing team members
- Identifying opportunities to add value to client relationships
- Developing your client management and business advisory skills
What's on Offer?
Our client offers a genuine opportunity to develop into a Client Manager role, providing the support, training, and autonomy needed to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Clear progression pathway towards Client Manager
- Six-month progression and salary review
- Diverse portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
- High levels of autonomy and client ownership
- Ongoing professional development, CPD, training, and subscriptions
- 28 days holiday plus your birthday off
- Free gym membership
- On-site parking
- Convenient access to local transport links
- Option of private medical insurance
- Friendly and supportive team environment
Following a formal review after six months, progression to Client Manager and a corresponding salary increase will be discussed based on performance and development.
About You
You may currently be working as an Accounts Senior, Senior Accountant, or in a similar role within an accountancy practice and be looking for your next career move.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience within accountancy practice
- Strong experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses
- Sound knowledge of UK accounts and taxation
- Experience managing your own client portfolio
- Confidence in dealing directly with clients
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
- Experience reviewing work and supporting junior colleagues
- Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to client service
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience using Xero and other cloud-based accounting software
Most importantly, you'll be someone who takes ownership, uses sound judgement, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about building long-term client relationships.
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