Job Details

A highly regarded and growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join its expanding team in Nantwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant from a mid to large accountancy firm who is looking to step into a client-facing leadership role with responsibility for managing a client portfolio, leading a team of accountants, and delivering high-quality advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients across a variety of sectors.
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial statements.
• Deliver high-quality client relationship management and advisory services.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, statutory reporting requirements, and tax legislation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting business growth and financial decision making.
• Provide strong leadership and people management to a team of accountants and trainees – 4 currently.
• Review work prepared by junior staff including accounts preparation, tax computations, and financial reporting.
• Offer technical guidance, mentoring, and coaching to support professional development.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and high performance within the team.
• Assist with workflow planning, delegation, and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery of client work.
• Identify opportunities for additional advisory services and practice growth within the client portfolio.
• Support business development and client retention initiatives.
• Contribute to practice efficiency improvements, systems development, and operational best practice.

Requirements

Essential:

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant (or qualified by experience).
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a client portfolio within a mid or large accountancy firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation, and financial reporting.
• Proven people management or team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines and competing priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £45,000 – £51,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Regular company events and team days
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development

Location & Commutable Areas

The role is based in Nantwich, with commuting access from Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich, Winsford, Northwich, Chester, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Macclesfield, and surrounding Cheshire / Shropshire areas.

Contact

Contact: Sammy Taylor-Bell | Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Phone: [contact hidden]

Job Ref: 71266 | Sector: Manufacturing | Function: Finance

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