Client Manager

Overview

Client Manager – Accounts Department – Brighton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm with a varied and exciting client base is looking to appoint a Client Manager to join their friendly accounts team in Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing statutory accounts, and leading a supportive team. You’ll work with a wide range of businesses across different industries, giving you exposure to interesting, complex, and rewarding work.

The role will involve:

• Managing your own portfolio of accounts clients across a variety of sectors
• Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, and general business support services
• Reviewing work prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Providing guidance, training, and support to junior staff
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients – building trusted relationships and delivering valuable commercial advice
• Using cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks to support clients effectively
• Getting involved in networking and business development to support the firm’s continued growth

What’s on offer:

• Clear and achievable career progression – with real potential to progress to Senior Manager and Director level
• A collaborative and supportive team culture – this firm is known for its positive working environment and long-standing staff retention
• Ongoing professional development to help you build both technical and leadership skills
• Hybrid working, with the benefit of regular office time in Brighton to fully integrate with the team

About you:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong experience in statutory accounts and client portfolio management
• Confident in managing client relationships and delivering excellent service
• Familiar with cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks
• A supportive leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others
• Ambitious and eager to grow with a successful firm

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a Client Manager role focused on statutory and management accounts, where your expertise and career ambitions will be recognised and rewarded.

Interested? Call Georgia on 01273 491852 or email georgia@protalent.co. Not quite the right role? Let’s have a chat anyway – we may have other opportunities better suited to you.