Client Manager

Location Edinburgh
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £32,500 to £42,000
Contact name: Laura

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 24035
Published: 22 days ago

​Client Manager – Accountancy Practice

Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Client Manager looking to take the next step in your Accountancy Practice career?

We're recruiting on behalf of a progressive and growing accountancy practice looking for a Client Manager to oversee a varied portfolio of clients while delivering an exceptional level of service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys building long-term client relationships, managing their own portfolio and working closely with business owners to support their financial and business goals.

The Role

As a Client Manager, you'll be responsible for managing your own portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive a proactive, professional and timely service.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing year-end accounts for a portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.

  • Preparing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns.

  • Reviewing annual accounts prepared by colleagues.

  • Reviewing VAT returns where required.

  • Preparing management accounts and discussing the results with clients.

  • Acting as the main point of contact for your client portfolio, providing advice and responding to queries.

  • Holding year-end planning and sign-off meetings with clients.

  • Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

  • Reviewing client fees and agreeing additional work where appropriate.

  • Identifying opportunities to provide additional services to clients.

  • Completing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements for your client portfolio.

  • Contributing to continuous improvement across the practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • Previous experience working as a Client Manager or Senior Accountant within an Accountancy Practice.

  • Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.

  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills.

  • The ability to manage a portfolio of clients independently.

  • Experience using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero.

  • Experience with Xero add-ons such as Dext, Futrli or EPOS integrations would be advantageous.

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

  • A proactive approach with a genuine passion for delivering excellent client service.

What's on Offer?

⭐ Manage your own varied client portfolio.

⭐ Work with a supportive and collaborative team.

⭐ Build long-term relationships with clients.

⭐ Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

⭐ Exposure to a broad range of industries and businesses.

⭐ A modern accountancy practice with a focus on continuous improvement.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop strong client relationships and continue progressing your career within Accountancy Practice, we'd love to hear from you.