Client Manager

Location: Stockport, Greater ManchesterJob Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established and expanding accountancy practice in Stockport is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys managing their own client portfolio while contributing to team development and supporting senior leadership.

The role

As a Client Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and delivering high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services. Working closely with Senior Managers and Directors, you will be involved in technical work, client advisory matters and mentoring junior colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Review statutory accounts for companies and accounts for sole traders
• Review corporation tax computations and returns
• Prepare technical and client-facing advice with guidance from Senior Managers and Directors
• Oversee personal tax compliance, including annual tax returns
• Ensure financial statements are accurate and compliant with relevant standards
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of clients as their main point of contact
• Liaise with clients on deadlines, information requirements and queries
• Support Senior Managers and Directors across Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial work
• Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
• Provide ad hoc financial support, including analysis and interpretation of results
• Assist clients with internal systems and controls, including accounting software implementation
• Clearly explain tax and financial matters to advise and reassure clients
• Support, mentor and develop senior associates and supervisors

About you

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• At least 2 years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
• Demonstrable experience managing your own client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax, with a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Confident user of Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong experience with Xero
• Experience with Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
• Technologically confident and open to adopting new systems
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to apply skills to new situations
• Excellent communication and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research abilities

The package

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Health plan benefits
• Flexible working options
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development

For more information, please apply today.