Senior Client Manager (Technical) – Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid Working)
Not all client management roles are the same. This opportunity is aimed at an experienced technically strong practice professional who wants to sit at the centre of complex client work, quality control and advisory delivery — without stepping away from client ownership.
A progressive accountancy practice in Reading is looking to appoint a Senior Client Manager (Technical) to provide technical oversight across a varied client portfolio, support high-level advisory work and act as a senior point of reference for both clients and internal teams.
This role is well suited to candidates searching for Senior Client Manager jobs in Reading or technical accountancy roles in Berkshire that offer influence, autonomy and long-term progression.
Role Overview
- Position: Senior Client Manager (Technical)
- Location: Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid working)
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
- Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
- Focus: Technical accounts & tax oversight, advisory support
- Clients: Owner-managed businesses, SMEs and complex groups
This is a senior appointment with a strong technical and advisory bias.
The Role – Senior Client Manager (Technical)
As Senior Client Manager (Technical), you’ll operate as a trusted technical lead within the firm, combining client ownership with responsibility for reviewing, advising and supporting more complex work.
Key Responsibilities
- Acting as a senior technical reviewer across statutory accounts and tax work
- Providing guidance on complex accounting and tax matters
- Supporting advisory-led projects and high-level client discussions
- Managing a portfolio of key clients and maintaining trusted relationships
- Supporting Managers and Client Managers with technical queries
- Working closely with Partners on complex or non-routine assignments
- Ensuring quality, consistency and best practice across client delivery
- Contributing to internal technical development and process improvement
This role blends technical authority, client leadership and advisory input.
Who This Role Suits
This opportunity will appeal to:
- An experienced Senior Client Manager with strong technical credentials
or - A Client Manager / Senior Accountant who is highly technical and ready to step into a broader, more influential role
If you’re exploring technical accountancy jobs in Reading with real responsibility, this position 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 within a UK accountancy practice
- Be technically confident across accounts and tax
- Enjoy reviewing work and advising on complex matters
- Be comfortable supporting others and acting as a technical reference point
- Have strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Be organised, commercially aware and detail-driven
Working Environment
You’ll join a Reading-based accountancy practice that places strong emphasis on technical quality, collaboration and long-term client relationships. Senior professionals are trusted to operate with autonomy and are encouraged to influence how work is delivered.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are supported.
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Senior technical role with genuine influence
- Exposure to complex and advisory-led client work
- Ongoing CPD and technical development
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
- Long-term progression within public practice
Apply Now – Senior Client Manager (Technical) Job in Reading, Berkshire
If you’re looking for a Senior Client Manager job in Reading with a strong technical focus and real influence, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.
If you’re reviewing other accountancy jobs in Reading or Berkshire, we regularly recruit for senior and specialist roles within public practice.
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Public Practice Recruitment Ltd specialises exclusively in recruiting for UK accountancy practice roles, from senior specialists through to leadership appointments nationwide.
Call 0333 577 7787 for a confidential discussion or upload your CV to apply.
