Client Manager

Client Manager – Accountancy Practice (Remote) Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE Location: Fully remote (UK-based) Job type: Permanent, full-time The Opportunity We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice for an experienced Client Manager to take ownership of a select portfolio of high-value clients. This isn't a volume-driven SME compliance role — you'll be the day-to-day lead for 5–6 significant clients turning over circa £1–4 million, acting as their trusted advisor and main point of contact within the practice. This role suits someone who thrives on deep, high-touch relationships rather than juggling a large caseload — someone who can operate confidently in the boardroom, anticipate client needs before they're raised, and bring genuine commercial insight to every conversation. What You'll Be Doing * Managing end-to-end relationships for a focused portfolio of 5–6 higher-turnover clients (£1m–£4m), acting as their primary contact and trusted adviser * Overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax, and compliance work for your portfolio, reviewing output prepared by junior team members * Building deep commercial understanding of each client's business, sector, and goals — going beyond compliance to provide proactive, value-added advice * Leading client meetings and communications with confidence, including with owners, directors, and finance leads * Identifying opportunities to add value and cross-sell additional services across the practice * Ensuring an exceptional standard of client service, responsiveness, and technical accuracy at all times * Managing budgets, billing, and profitability for your client portfolio * Mentoring and reviewing the work of junior accountants supporting your clients What We're Looking For * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified * Proven experience managing higher-value clients (ideally £1m+ turnover) within a practice environment * Excellent client relationship management skills — comfortable operating at owner/director level * Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, with sound commercial judgement * A proactive, advisory mindset rather than a purely compliance-driven approach * Confident, articulate communicator with excellent attention to detail * Ability to manage a smaller, higher-value portfolio with real ownership and accountability Why Apply * Genuine autonomy over a focused, high-quality client portfolio * Fully remote working * The chance to build long-term, strategic relationships with substantial businesses, rather than high-volume SME work * [Add specific benefits: flexible hours / study support / bonus / pension / holiday allowance, etc.] Interested in finding out more? Get in touch in confidence to discuss this opportunity