Client Manager/ Accounts Manager - Escape the City. Elevate Your Career.

Are you working in an accountancy practice where you feel like just another number?Feeling stuck, stagnant, or unheard?Fed up with fighting traffic, scrambling for parking, and all the joys of city commuting?

What if you could join a firm where your ideas matter, your development is actively supported, and genuine flexibility is a reality - not something "allowed when convenient"?

At Reed Practice, we're delighted to partner with a small but mighty accountancy firm just outside Colchester. Away from the city chaos, this practice offers a refreshing, collaborative, people-first environment where every team member has a voice and a visible impact.

The Opportunity: Client Manager

As Client Manager, you will work with an engaging mix of clients, liaise directly with inspiring business leaders, and make meaningful contributions to the growth and direction of the firm. Using the latest technology and working alongside a supportive leadership team, you'll enjoy both autonomy and guidance as you develop your career.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of annual accounts, management accounts, and personal tax returns
• Managing staff and workflow to ensure internal deadlines are met
• Reviewing work of team members across company accounts, partnerships, sole traders, personal tax, and VAT returns
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff as they progress
• Actively identifying and promoting opportunities to grow the firm

What's In It for You?

• Genuine flexible remote working - not "when we can allow it"
• Direct involvement in firm-wide decisions and improvements
• Support from a committed senior leadership team
• Full ACCA study support where needed
• Opportunities to enhance your IT skills, business acumen, and client advisory capabilities

What We're Looking For

To discuss this opportunity, you'll need:

• Experience working within an accountancy practice - essential
• ACCA part-qualified, finalist, or fully qualified (AAT-qualified candidates with strong practice experience also encouraged to apply)

Ready to Enjoy Your Profession Again?

To explore how this role could transform your working life, contact Natalie Harden at Reed for a confidential conversation.