Client Manager / Accounts Manager
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid after initial training period)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Client Manager / Accounts Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practice professional looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio while contributing to the ongoing development of the firm.
You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and tax services, and building strong, lasting client relationships. This is a hands‑on role with a mix of technical delivery and advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and review of statutory accounts for SMEs, including Limited Companies, LLPs, Partnerships, and Sole Traders
- Corporation Tax computations and returns
- Self-Assessment tax returns for directors and business owners
- Providing proactive advice on tax efficiency, systems, and compliance
- Acting as a main point of contact for clients, handling queries professionally
- Supporting business development by identifying opportunities within the client base
- Liaising with HMRC and other regulatory bodies
- Assisting with ad hoc work such as management accounts, budgeting, and cashflow forecasting
- Ensuring compliance with professional standards and maintaining high-quality workpapers
- Adhoc duties to support the team
About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), or part-qualified with strong practical experience
- Solid background within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting and tax
- Excellent communication skills with a client‑focused approach
- Organised, proactive, and commercially aware
- Experience with cloud software (e.g., Xero) is beneficial; knowledge of CCH is advantageous
- Must live within a commutable distance of St Ives, Cambridgeshire
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working for flexibility
- Private healthcare (subsidised)
- Pension scheme
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Regular team social events
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