Job Title: Client Manager / Senior Accounts Manager
Location: Droylsden, Manchester
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Company Overview

Our client is a leading UK Top 60 accountancy firm with a differentiated advisory-led proposition, headquartered in Manchester. They have been a trusted name in professional services for over 40 years. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a premier provider in the market.

Our client does not offer a one-size-fits-all approach. They recognise that, in today’s economic environment, businesses require bespoke support and provide end-to-end services from start-up to exit strategies. Their mantra is: “Good advisers help your business. Great ones transform it.” This forms the foundation of the business.

The Role

Our client is seeking a Client Manager to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounts and, ideally, consolidations. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA preferred) with a strong practice background and capable of reviewing the work of junior team members, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring high-quality output.

This position reports directly to senior management and will have semi-senior and junior staff working under their supervision. Offering clear progression, the role is designed to develop into a senior leadership position, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant seeking responsibility, leadership, and long-term career development within a supportive practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounts and consolidations

• Prepare accounts and provide support to partners and senior directors, ensuring smooth delivery of client services

• Review the work of junior team members, providing guidance, feedback, and effective task delegation

• Supervise and collaborate with semi-senior and junior staff

• Report directly to senior management, maintaining strong communication and accountability

• Monitor and manage budgets, recoverability, and billing for the client portfolio to ensure commercial efficiency and profitability

• Contribute to the growth and development of the practice, with progression opportunities into senior leadership roles

• Maintain a strong technical foundation, ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality expectations

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a strong practice background

• Proven experience managing client portfolios and preparing accounts

• Solid technical knowledge of high-quality accounts preparation and consolidations

• Demonstrable leadership potential with ambition to progress into senior management

• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of junior team members

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and colleagues

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, work-in-progress, and billing to ensure profitability