Job Title: Client Manager / Senior Accounts Manager
Location: Droylsden, Manchester
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Company Overview

Our client is a leading UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory-led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. They have been a trusted name in professional services for over 40 years. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a premier provider in the market.

Our client does not offer a one-size-fits-all approach. They recognise that, in today's economic environment, businesses require bespoke support and provide end-to-end services from start-up to exit strategies. Their mantra is: “Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it.” This forms the foundation of the business.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Client Manager to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounts and, ideally, consolidations. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA preferred) with a strong practice background and capable of reviewing the work of junior team members, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring high-quality output.

This position reports directly to senior management and will have semi-senior and junior staff working under their supervision. Offering clear progression, the role is designed to develop into a senior leadership position, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant seeking responsibility, leadership, and long-term career development within a supportive practice environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and operate a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounts and consolidations
Prepare accounts and provide support to partners and senior directors, ensuring smooth delivery of client services
Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and effective task delegation
Supervise and collaborate with semi-senior and junior staff
Report directly to senior management, maintaining strong communication and accountability
Monitor and manage budgets, recoverability, and billing for the client portfolio to ensure commercial efficiency and profitability
Contribute to the growth and development of the practice, with progression opportunities into senior leadership roles
Maintain a strong technical foundation, ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality expectations
Requirements

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a strong practice background
Proven experience managing client portfolios and preparing accounts
Solid technical knowledge of high-quality accounts preparation and consolidations
Demonstrable leadership potential with ambition to progress into senior management
Experience reviewing and supervising the work of junior team members
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and colleagues
Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, work-in-progress, and billing to ensure profitability