Assistant Client Manager 

A forward-thinking and client-focused accountancy firm is looking for an Assistant Client Manager to join their growing team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a practice professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be joining a highly supportive and modern firm with an excellent reputation for delivering tailored accounting, tax, and advisory services to a wide variety of clients. As Assistant Client Manager, you’ll gain valuable exposure to complex assignments while developing your leadership and client management skills. You’ll play an important role in supporting a portfolio of clients, working closely with Managers and Partners, and building trusted long-term relationships.

The Role

As Assistant Client Manager, you will:

• Assist in managing a portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, from start-ups and entrepreneurs to established SMEs and high-net-worth individuals.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and tax computations.
• Liaise directly with clients to handle queries, deliver advice, and provide an exceptional client experience.
• Support advisory projects, such as restructuring, business planning, profit improvement, and cashflow forecasting.
• Review and oversee the work of junior colleagues, providing coaching, feedback, and mentoring to support their professional development.
• Ensure deadlines are met and projects are delivered efficiently, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with Partners and Managers to support firm-wide initiatives, business development, and continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with accounting standards and tax legislation, applying technical knowledge to client work.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with proven experience in a practice environment.
• Skilled in preparing year-end and management accounts, with a good working knowledge of personal and corporate tax.
• Familiar with cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or similar.
• A confident communicator, capable of building long-term client relationships.
• Commercially aware, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for clients and supporting the growth of the firm.
• Organised and detail-focused, with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ambitious and motivated, with the drive to progress into a full Client Manager role.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent role
• Regular team social events and networking opportunities
• Supportive, people-first working environment
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance.
• Company pension and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing professional development and study support where required.
• Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives.
• A supportive and inclusive working culture with modern systems and practices.
• Clear career progression pathway to Client Manager and beyond.
• Plus more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to build a long-term career in practice. If you’re seeking a role that offers variety, responsibility, and progression within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, this could be the perfect next step.

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