Client Manager | Leeds | £50,000 – £60,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced practice professional looking for a client-facing leadership role where you can genuinely influence both client success and team development
?We’re working with a highly respected and growing accountancy practice in Leeds that is looking to appoint an ambitious Client Manager to join their leadership team
.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, developing teams, and providing strategic business advice to owner-managed businesses
.The Opportuni
tyAs Client Manager, you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their trusted advisor while leading and mentoring a team of talented accounting professiona
ls.You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional service, identifying opportunities to add value, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the fi
rm.This is far more than a compliance-focused position. You’ll work closely with business owners, helping them make informed decisions and achieve their commercial goa
ls.Key Responsibili
- tiesManaging a portfolio of owner-managed business clients across a range of se
- ctorsBuilding long-term client relationships and acting as a trusted ad
- visorReviewing accounts, tax returns and advisory work to ensure accuracy and compl
- ianceLeading, mentoring and developing team members through coaching and regular performance su
- pportIdentifying opportunities to provide additional services and support client g
- rowthManaging workflow and ensuring deadlines are consistently ach
- ievedSupporting practice improvements and operational efficie
- nciesRepresenting clients with HMRC when req
- uiredAttending networking events and contributing to business development initia
tivesAbo
ut YouWe’re keen to speak with candidates wh
- o have:ACA or ACCA qualification (or equ
- ivalent)Previous experience in a client-facing role within an accountancy
- practiceStrong leadership and people managemen
- t skillsExcellent communication and relationship-building a
- bilitiesCommercial awareness and a proactive approach to client
- serviceGood technical knowledge of accounts, tax and practice compliance requ
- irementsExperience of audit work would be beneficial but is not e
ssential…