At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and deliver valuable financial insights to ambitious founders.
- Company: Rise Accounting, a rapidly growing firm supporting startups and SMEs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, medical insurance, and ACCA exam support.
- Other info: Work in a cloud-based practice with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain real client ownership and fast-track your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: ACCA qualified or experienced, with previous practice experience and strong management skills.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 48000 £ per year.
Client Manager / Practice Accountant
Full Time | Central London — 2 min walk from Moorgate Station | 3 days office / 2 WFH | £40,000-£50,000
Tired of practice roles where you're stuck behind a desk doing compliance work with no client contact?
At Rise Accounting, you'll be the direct point of contact for ambitious, venture-backed founders — shaping their finance function, not just filing their accounts.
We've grown 275% in the last 12 months, adding 30-40 clients every month.
Part of Rise Group, we support 1,500+ startups and SMEs across Formation, Accounting, Tax, and Advisory.
We're a fully cloud-based practice, working across Xero, Quick Books, Fathom, Dext, and Apron — no paper, no legacy systems holding you back.
We're hiring a Client Manager to own a portfolio of venture-backed and SME clients and lead a team of 3-4 Junior/Semi-Senior Accountants. You'll:
- Liaise and manage a portfolio of clients directly.
- Review Year End Accounts, VAT returns, and Payroll.
- Deliver Advisory value through management accounts, forecasts, and investment board packs.
- Identify Fin Ops improvements and cross-sell Outsourced Finance Function, EIS/SEIS, and EMI Option Scheme services.
- Build direct relationships with founders and CEOs.
You bring : ACCA Qualified or ACCA Student qualified by experience (essential), previous practice experience (essential), strong multi-deadline management, and ideally Xero/Quick Books exposure.
What you'll get
- 25 days annual leave plus Christmas-to-New Year office shutdown
- Vitality Medical Insurance after probation
- ACCA exam fee support
- 2 weeks work-from-abroad allowance per year
- Clear progression path to Semi-Senior and Senior Client Manager
If you want real client ownership, fast progression, and a firm that's actually growing — not just saying it is — we want to hear from you. Apply now.
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Client Manager/Practice Accountant employer: Rise Accounting
Rise Accounting is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in the heart of London, offering hybrid flexibility to balance professional and personal commitments. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to progress towards a Senior Client Manager role while working closely with innovative founders and a supportive team. The firm values collaboration and provides a platform for meaningful contributions to the success of venture-backed and SME clients.
