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!