Client Manager Job

In Axminster

The Role

Ref: JO0000009176GH

  • Permanent
  • Axminster
  • 60,000 - £75,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Client Manager

Are you an experienced practice professional ready to take ownership of a client portfolio and play a key role in delivering high-quality advisory-led services?

Do you enjoy building trusted client relationships while leading and developing a team?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice in Axminster. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs, act as a key adviser to clients and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm.

The Role

As Client Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the delivery, quality and growth of your own client portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive and commercially focused advice
  • Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns
  • Overseeing corporation tax and personal tax compliance across your portfolio
  • Managing workflow, deadlines and client expectations
  • Leading, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and senior team members
  • Supporting client meetings and advisory projects
  • Identifying opportunities to add value and expand client services
  • Assisting with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes
  • Working closely with senior leadership on complex assignments where required

This role offers genuine autonomy, client ownership and long-term progression potential.

About You

You’ll be a confident, client-focused accounting professional with strong practice experience.

You will:

  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
  • Have experience managing a client portfolio within a UK accountancy practice
  • Possess strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
  • Be confident reviewing work and supporting team development
  • Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Be commercially aware and proactive in identifying client opportunities
  • Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
  • Demonstrate a desire to progress and grow within a management role

The Firm

You’ll be joining a respected and growing accountancy practice that:

  • Works closely with owner-managed businesses and SMEs across a range of sectors
  • Values long-term relationships, quality and consistency
  • Offers a collaborative, approachable and supportive working culture
  • Invests in training, development and career progression
  • Supports hybrid and flexible working arrangements

This is a firm where Client Managers are trusted, supported and encouraged to make an impact.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working options
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development
  • Exposure to advisory work and strategic client relationships
  • Supportive team environment with approachable leadership
  • Clear progression pathway to Senior Client Manager or Director level

The Opportunity

If you’re a Client Manager looking for an Axminster-based role offering autonomy, progression and a strong client focus, this is an excellent next step in your career.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Client Manager jobs here. 

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd 

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. 

Call Public Practice Recruitment Ltd today on 0333 577 7787 to discover how we can support you. 

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Axminster and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. 

Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. 

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