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Accounts Client Manager

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 + bonus Hybrid (2 days WFH) + core hours 10:00 to 16:00


Are you an ACA/ACCA qualified Accounts Client Manager from practice, ready to step into a role where you can genuinely lead client relationships and shape delivery across a high-quality portfolio?


Our client is a leading independent Chartered Accountancy and Business Advisory firm, continuing to grow steadily and looking to add an experienced Client Manager to their Manchester team.

You’ll work with a broad mix of clients, from start-ups to established owner-managed businesses, with turnovers up to £200m, so no two days look the same.


The Opportunity


A varied, client-facing role where you will take ownership of a portfolio, lead accounts delivery end-to-end, and support the development of colleagues and trainees, with clear progression as the firm continues to grow.


Key Responsibilities


  • Plan and project manage a portfolio of non-audit clients
  • Take the lead on accounts preparation, from initial planning through to final sign-off
  • Lead and develop client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact
  • Track job progress and manage billing targets
  • Ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with financial regulations
  • Respond to client queries in a timely, efficient manner
  • Use systems including CCH, Sage and Xero
  • Support colleagues and trainees with development and technical guidance


Requirements


  • ACA or ACCA qualified
  • Proven experience in practice as a Client Manager (or equivalent portfolio management role)
  • Strong background across accounts and tax
  • Commutable to Manchester City Centre
  • Confident managing deadlines, stakeholders, and multiple client priorities


Salary and Benefits


  • £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus bonus
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid working: 2 days working from home
  • Flexible working with core hours 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday
  • Pension
  • Death in Service
  • Critical illness and permanent health insurance
  • Excellent prospects for progression and a dynamic, varied workload


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If you’re interested in a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch:


Diane Shaw

Hawthorne- Finch Talent Solutions LTD ( H-FTS)

Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com

Confidentiality: All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with our client without your express written consent.

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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance And Insurance

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