Client Manager Job

In Carlisle

The Role

Ref: JO0000009189LS

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

Client Manager

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

Do you enjoy building long-term client relationships while supporting business growth and developing others?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice in Carlisle. You’ll manage a varied portfolio of clients, act as a trusted adviser and contribute to the ongoing development of the firm’s client services offering.

The Role

As Client Manager, you’ll be responsible for the delivery, quality and development of your own client portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing a portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
  • Acting as the main 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 Partners and senior colleagues on more complex assignments

This role offers genuine autonomy, client ownership and 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 clear desire to progress within a management role

The Firm

You’ll be joining a respected regional accountancy practice with a strong presence across Cumbria and the wider region. The firm supports owner-managed businesses, SMEs and individuals across a broad range of sectors and is known for its approachable culture, technical expertise and commitment to long-term client relationships.

Hybrid working, flexibility and professional development are actively encouraged, with a strong focus on work–life balance.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development support
  • Exposure to advisory work and strategic client relationships
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Clear progression pathway to Senior Client Manager level

The Opportunity

If you’re a Client Manager looking for a Carlisle-based role offering autonomy, responsibility and long-term progression, 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 Carlisle 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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