Senior Client Manager

Location Darlington
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Salary: up to £45,000
Contact name: Laura Olsen

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 22317
Published: 1 day ago

​Senior Client Manager

📍 Location: Darlington – Office-Based with Flexible Options

💷 Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

🕘 Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm, Friday 8:30am–3:30pm (45-minute lunch break)

Are you an experienced accountancy professional ready to take on a senior leadership role within a growing practice? A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Senior Client Manager in a busy and evolving accountancy firm based in Darlington.

Following recent acquisitions, the firm is expanding and looking for someone who can step into a key client-facing and team-leading position.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Finalising accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

  • Reviewing accounts prepared by team members and offering quality assurance

  • Managing and mentoring office staff, nurturing their development

  • Acting as the key link between the business owner and senior accountants

  • Leading client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships

  • Supporting practice operations and helping drive business performance

What We’re Looking For:

  • ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience

  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in an accountancy practice

  • Proven track record in a senior accounting or managerial role

  • Solid knowledge of Xero (experience with other cloud platforms a bonus)

  • A proactive, hands-on approach with strong people and communication skills

  • An understanding of how a practice should be run and a desire to help shape its future

🎁 What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive salary up to £45,000

  • 21 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days with length of service)

  • Discretionary bonuses twice a year (performance-based)

  • Laptop provided with flexibility to work from home

  • Genuine progression opportunities within a growing firm

  • Supportive, collaborative team environment