Client Manager
Accountancy Practice (Remote)
Salary:
£45,000
£60,000 DOELocation:
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
56 significant clients turning over circa £14 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 56 higher-turnover clients (£1m£4m), acting as their primary contact and trusted adviserOverseeing the delivery of accounts, tax, and compliance work for your portfolio, reviewing output prepared by junior team membersBuilding deep commercial understanding of each client’s business, sector, and goals
going beyond compliance to provide proactive, value-added adviceLeading client meetings and communications with confidence, including with owners, directors, and finance leadsIdentifying opportunities to add value and cross-sell additional services across the practiceEnsuring an exceptional standard of client service, responsiveness, and technical accuracy at all timesManaging budgets, billing, and profitability for your client portfolioMentoring and reviewing the work of junior accountants supporting your clientsWhat We’re Looking For
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedProven experience managing higher-value clients (ideally £1m+ turnover) within a practice environmentExcellent client relationship management skills
comfortable operating at owner/director levelStrong technical accounting and tax knowledge, with sound commercial judgementA proactive, advisory mindset rather than a purely compliance-driven approachConfident, articulate communicator with excellent attention to detailAbility to manage a smaller, higher-value portfolio with real ownership and accountability
Why Apply
Genuine autonomy over a focused, high-quality client portfolioFully remote workingThe 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.
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