Client Manager - Brighton

£50,000 - £60,000
Ref: 1891 Date Posted: Monday 08 Sep 2025

Client Manager – Accounts Department – Brighton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)

An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm with a varied and exciting client base is looking to appoint a Client Manager to join their friendly accounts team in Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys managing client relationships, overseeing statutory accounts, and leading a supportive team. You’ll work with a wide range of businesses across different industries, giving you exposure to interesting, complex, and rewarding work.

The role will involve:

  • Managing your own portfolio of accounts clients across a variety of sectors

  • Overseeing statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, and general business support services

  • Reviewing work prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

  • Providing guidance, training, and support to junior staff

  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients – building trusted relationships and delivering valuable commercial advice

  • Using cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks to support clients effectively

  • Getting involved in networking and business development to support the firm’s continued growth

What’s on offer:

  • Clear and achievable career progression – with real potential to progress to Senior Manager and Director level

  • A collaborative and supportive team culture – this firm is known for its positive working environment and long-standing staff retention

  • Ongoing professional development to help you build both technical and leadership skills

  • Hybrid working, with the benefit of regular office time in Brighton to fully integrate with the team

About you:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong experience in statutory accounts and client portfolio management

  • Confident in managing client relationships and delivering excellent service

  • Familiar with cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks

  • A supportive leader who enjoys mentoring and developing others

  • Ambitious and eager to grow with a successful firm

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a Client Manager role focused on statutory and management accounts, where your expertise and career ambitions will be recognised and rewarded.

Interested? Call Georgia on 01273 491852 or email georgia@protalent.co.
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