Senior Client Manager Job

In Reading

The Role

Ref: JO0000009192GH

  • Permanent
  • Reading
  • 75,000 - £90,000 GBP / Year
  • Salary: £75,000 - £90,000

Senior Client Manager

Are you searching for Senior Client Manager jobs in Reading or Senior Accountant jobs in Reading that offer leadership responsibility, client ownership and long-term progression?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Client Manager or established Client Manager to join a highly regarded accountancy practice in Reading, Berkshire, managing a substantial and varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and SMEs. This role suits an ambitious practice professional ready to operate at a senior level, acting as a trusted adviser while supporting the development of people and client services.

This is one of the most attractive accountancy jobs in Reading for candidates seeking autonomy, influence and a clear pathway to Senior Management or Director level.

This role may suit a Senior Accountant or Client Manager in Reading or Berkshire looking to progress into a Senior Client Manager position within public practice.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Client Manager
  • Location: Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working)
  • Type: Full-time, permanent
  • Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
  • Level: Senior Client Manager / Senior Accountant (Practice)
  • Clients: SMEs, OMBs, limited companies, partnerships & sole traders
  • Progression: Clear route to Senior Manager / Director

If you’re exploring Senior Accountant jobs in Berkshire or Senior Client Manager jobs in Reading, this is a standout opportunity.

The Role – Senior Client Manager

As Senior Client Manager, you’ll take responsibility for a significant client portfolio, overseeing the delivery and quality of accounts and tax services while building long-term client relationships. You’ll play a key role in mentoring team members and supporting Partners on advisory-led work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses across Reading and the wider Berkshire area
  • Acting as the senior point of contact for clients, providing proactive, commercially focused advice
  • Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns
  • Overseeing corporation tax and personal tax compliance across your portfolio
  • Managing workflow, deadlines, budgets and client expectations
  • Leading, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and senior team members
  • Supporting advisory projects, client meetings and value-added work
  • Identifying opportunities to expand services and strengthen client relationships
  • Assisting with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes
  • Working closely with Partners on complex assignments and advisory matters

This is a senior role offering genuine influence, client ownership and progression.

Who This Role Suits

This Senior Client Manager role is ideal for:

  • An experienced Senior Client Manager within a UK accountancy practice
    or
  • A strong Client Manager ready to step into a more senior, leadership-focused role

If you’ve been applying for Senior Client Manager jobs in Reading or senior-level accountancy jobs in Berkshire, this role offers a clear next step.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will:

  • Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
  • Have significant experience working within a UK accountancy practice
  • Have strong experience reviewing accounts for limited companies and SMEs
  • Possess solid technical knowledge across accounts and tax
  • Be confident leading client relationships and managing senior stakeholders
  • Enjoy mentoring, reviewing and developing team members
  • Be commercially aware and proactive in identifying advisory opportunities
  • Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
  • Have a clear ambition to progress into senior management

The Firm

You’ll be joining a large, well-established accountancy practice in Reading with a strong reputation across Berkshire and the South East. The firm works closely with owner-managed businesses and SMEs and is known for its collaborative culture, technical strength and commitment to developing its people.

Hybrid working and flexibility are actively supported, making this one of the most appealing accountancy jobs in Reading at senior level.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Supportive, professional and collaborative environment
  • Ongoing CPD and leadership development
  • Exposure to advisory-led and strategic client work
  • Clear progression path to Senior Manager / Director
  • Opportunity to shape client services and mentor future leaders

Apply Now – Senior Client Manager Job in Reading, Berkshire

If you’re looking for Senior Client Manager jobs in Reading or senior-level accountancy jobs in Berkshire offering progression, autonomy and client ownership, this is an excellent opportunity.

If you’re exploring other accountancy jobs in Reading or accountancy jobs in Berkshire, we regularly recruit for senior practice roles across the region.

Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Senior 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 Reading 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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