Client Manager | Accountancy Practice

Are you an experienced practice professional looking to join a modern, growing accountancy firm that genuinely values its people? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking practice that combines traditional client service values with a progressive approach to accountancy and business advisory. Working with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional client service while leading and developing a team of accountants. With continued growth and investment in both technology and people, this is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a long-term career move within a supportive and collaborative environment. What will the Client Manager role involve? • Managing a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited company clients. • Preparing, reviewing and submitting statutory accounts and tax returns. • Leading, mentoring and developing your own team of accountancy professionals. • Reviewing work completed by team members and providing technical guidance and feedback. • Ensuring client deadlines and service level agreements are consistently achieved. • Supporting clients with tax planning and providing commercially focused advice. • Advising clients on advisory areas including cashflow, budgeting and business performance. • Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact. • Leading year-end meetings and conducting client fee reviews. • Liaising with HMRC and other regulatory bodies on behalf of clients. • Supporting the onboarding of new clients and ensuring a smooth transition into the business. • Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the wider practice. • Demonstrating leadership behaviours aligned to the company values. Suitable Candidate for the Client Manager vacancy: • ACCA, ACA, FMAAT or equivalent fully qualified accountant or tax advisor who holds a current professional body membership. • Minimum of 5 years' experience working within an accountancy practice environment. • Strong experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns for a varied client portfolio. • Sound technical knowledge across accounts preparation, taxation and compliance. • Experience managing client relationships and delivering advisory services. • Previous leadership, mentoring or team supervision experience would be advantageous. • Practical experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Dext or similar. • Strong communication skills with the confidence to present complex information in a clear and practical manner. • Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail. Additional benefits and information for the role of Client Manager: • Salary of £53,500 - £58,000 depending on experience. • Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home. • Additional holiday allowance over the Christmas period. • Additional paid day’s leave for your birthday (when on a working day). • WPA Cash-plan private medical cover. • Professional body membership fees covered. • Full-time 36.5-hour working week (16:00 on a Friday). • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. • Opportunity to work closely with business owners and provide value-added advisory services. • Supportive, collaborative and people-focused culture. • Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing practice. • Modern systems and technology-driven working environment. CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.