Accountant & Client Manager
2 Days Old
Greater Manchester
Full Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re working with a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice supporting ambitious owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors.
This firm takes a genuinely advisory-led approach - working closely with clients to help them understand their numbers, improve performance, and achieve long-term growth rather than simply delivering compliance services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to step into a broader, more client-facing role with real ownership and progression potential.
The Role
As Accountant & Client Manager, you’ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, combining technical accounting expertise with relationship management and commercial insight.
Responsibilities will include:
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
Corporation tax and personal tax compliance
Producing and reviewing management accounts
Reviewing work completed by an offshore accounting team
Acting as the main point of contact for client queries
Supporting business owners with financial insight and performance discussions
Helping clients improve accounting systems and reporting processes
Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
Contributing to ongoing advisory and business improvement projects
This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to your clients.
What Makes This Role Different?
✅ Strong focus on client relationships and advisory work
✅ Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial business owners
✅ Modern cloud-based systems and processes
✅ Offshore support structure enabling focus on higher-value work
✅ Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
✅ Collaborative and supportive team environment
About You
You’ll come from an accountancy practice background and enjoy working directly with clients.
You may currently be working as an:
Accounts Senior
Senior Accountant
Client Accountant
Portfolio Accountant
Assistant Manager
and looking for a role offering greater ownership and client exposure.
We’re particularly interested in someone who:
Has experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns
Is confident producing management accounts
Communicates confidently with clients
Has strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Is proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused
Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
Is motivated to grow into a senior client-facing position
Experience with Xero or cloud accounting software would be advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
Salary circa £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
On-site parking
Pension scheme
Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
Life insurance
Employee assistance programme
Friendly and supportive working environment
Regular team social events
The Culture
This is a business that values attitude, curiosity and teamwork as highly as technical ability. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with both clients and colleagues in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged
- Location:
- Manchester
- Salary:
- £38,000 - £50,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accounting/Financial/Insurance
