Accountant & Client Manager
📍 Greater Manchester
💼 Full Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
We’re working with a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice supporting ambitious owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors.
This firm takes a genuinely advisory-led approach - working closely with clients to help them understand their numbers, improve performance, and achieve long-term growth rather than simply delivering compliance services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to step into a broader, more client-facing role with real ownership and progression potential.
The Role
As Accountant & Client Manager, you’ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients, combining technical accounting expertise with relationship management and commercial insight.
Responsibilities will include:
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Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
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Corporation tax and personal tax compliance
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Producing and reviewing management accounts
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Reviewing work completed by an offshore accounting team
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Acting as the main point of contact for client queries
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Supporting business owners with financial insight and performance discussions
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Helping clients improve accounting systems and reporting processes
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Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
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Contributing to ongoing advisory and business improvement projects
This role offers genuine variety and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to your clients.
What Makes This Role Different?
✅ Strong focus on client relationships and advisory work
✅ Opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial business owners
✅ Modern cloud-based systems and processes
✅ Offshore support structure enabling focus on higher-value work
✅ Clear progression opportunities as the firm continues to grow
✅ Collaborative and supportive team environment
About You
You’ll come from an accountancy practice background and enjoy working directly with clients.
You may currently be working as an:
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Accounts Senior
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Senior Accountant
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Client Accountant
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Portfolio Accountant
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Assistant Manager
and looking for a role offering greater ownership and client exposure.
We’re particularly interested in someone who:
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Has experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns
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Is confident producing management accounts
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Communicates confidently with clients
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Has strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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Is proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused
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Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
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Is motivated to grow into a senior client-facing position
Experience with Xero or cloud accounting software would be advantageous.
Salary & Benefits
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Salary circa £40,000 – £55,000, depending on experience
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On-site parking
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Pension scheme
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Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
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Life insurance
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Employee assistance programme
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Friendly and supportive working environment
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Regular team social events
The Culture
This is a business that values attitude, curiosity and teamwork as highly as technical ability. The successful candidate will enjoy working closely with both clients and colleagues in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged.