At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, prepare accounts, and support junior team members.
- Company: Growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear path to partnership, flexible working, and bonus opportunities.
- Other info: Family-friendly culture with excellent career progression and additional leave for special occasions.
- Why this job: Gain genuine client ownership and make a real impact in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with strong accountancy practice experience.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for more than just another compliance role? If you're looking for a firm where you'll have genuine client ownership, exposure to a broad range of work, and a realistic pathway to partnership, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
We're partnering with a growing independent accountancy practice in East Yorkshire that has built an excellent reputation through referrals, exceptional client service, and organic growth. Following a sustained period of expansion, they're looking to appoint a Client Manager to help manage an increasing workload and support the development of junior team members. This is a key hire for the business and offers significant long-term progression potential.
The Role
- You’ll take ownership of an established portfolio of clients while supporting the wider team and helping drive the next phase of growth.
- Accounts Preparation: Preparing and reviewing accounts through to finalisation
- Tax Compliance: Personal and corporate tax work across a varied client base
- Management Accounts: Producing management information and supporting clients with financial reporting
- Client Management: Acting as a trusted adviser and primary point of contact
- Team Development: Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
- Advisory Exposure: Broad exposure across different areas of practice including trusts and estates work
This is a varied role that offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to become a key part of the firm's future.
What We’re Looking For
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Strong all-round accountancy practice background
- Experience preparing accounts through to finalisation
- Comfortable managing client relationships independently
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Desire to progress and take on increasing responsibility
- Trusts and estates experience beneficial but not essential
Why Join?
- This is a firm that combines the flexibility and culture of a modern practice with the progression opportunities often associated with much larger firms.
- Clear route towards Partnership
- Supportive and approachable leadership team
- Growing business with strong momentum
- Family-friendly and flexible culture
- Opportunity to inherit and develop an established client portfolio
- Bonus opportunities and commission on client introductions
- Additional leave for your birthday and Christmas closure
- Free parking
- Flexibility around working pattern, including consideration of part-time applicants
The business is looking for someone who wants to build a long-term future and become part of the next chapter of its growth story.
Location: Hessle, East Yorkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (potential flexibility for the right person)
Working Pattern: Full-time (part-time applicants considered)
Hybrid: Predominantly office-based with flexibility to work from home one day per week
Start: ASAP
Client Manager- Accountancy Practice in North Ferriby employer: Headstar
Headstar is an excellent employer that values accuracy and flexibility, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking a part-time role in finance. With generous annual leave and the opportunity to work flexible hours, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to a stable organization. The supportive work culture fosters professional growth, ensuring that your skills are recognised and developed in a meaningful way.
