Client Manager

Client Manager

Location: Bromsgrove, Midlands Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An established and growing accountancy practice based in Bromsgrove is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their Midlands office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to manage their own client portfolio while playing a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting senior leadership.

The Role

As Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio and act as the main point of contact, delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. You'll work closely with Senior Managers and Directors, contributing to technical work, client advice and team development.

Key responsibilities

• Review company financial statements and sole trader accounts

• Review corporation tax returns

• Draft technical and client-facing advice with support from Senior Managers and Directors

• Oversee personal tax compliance and annual personal tax filings for clients

• Ensure accurate and compliant financial statement disclosures

• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients, acting as first point of contact

• Liaise with clients regarding deadlines, requirements and queries

• Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial deadlines

• Communicate with clients to obtain required information

• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships

• Provide ad hoc financial support, including interpretation of results

• Support clients with internal systems and controls, including implementation of accounting software

• Confidently explain tax and financial matters to reassure and advise clients

• Support and mentor senior associates and supervisors About you

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience within practice

• Proven experience managing your own portfolio of clients

• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to continued development

• Confident using Outlook, Word and Excel

• Strong experience with Xero

• Exposure to Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 desirable

• Technologically aware and comfortable adopting new systems

• Self-motivated with the ability to apply skills to new scenarios

• Strong communication and people management skills

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and focus

• Excellent analytical and research skills The package

• Competitive salary

• 26 days' holiday plus public holidays

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Health plan benefits

• Flexible working options

• Free on-site parking

• Clear progression opportunities

• Ongoing training and professional development

For more info, please apply today!