Accounts / Client Manager – Oldham

Overview

In this Client Manager role, you own a diverse client portfolio within a growing accountancy practice. You’ll review accounts and tax work while delivering strategic, advisory support to clients. You act as the main contact, building long-term relationships and guiding junior staff, all within a supportive, relationship-led culture. You’ll identify opportunities to grow the advisory footprint and contribute to the firm’s ongoing success.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• varied client portfolio
• clear progression opportunities
• supportive leadership
• positive working culture

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, handling accounting and tax matters efficiently
• Review statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and tax returns
• Provide proactive budgeting, forecasting and financial performance guidance
• Serve as primary client contact and trusted adviser
• Supervise and develop junior team members; review their work
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and tax legislation
• Identify opportunities to offer additional advisory services
• Support business development and onboarding of new clients
• Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies when required

Key requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with strong practice background
• Minimum 4 to 5 years’ experience in an accountancy practice
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and tax regulations
• Confident in reviewing work and leading a team
• Excellent client-focused communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks

• client-focused communication
• relationship-building
• team leadership and mentoring
• UK accounting and tax regulations
• statutory and management accounts
• VAT returns

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