Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Senior / Client Manager
Salary: £35,000 £50,000 per annum
Location: Manchester

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to take on more responsibility and steer client relationships as well as technical delivery? Our clienta forward-thinking accountancy practiceis seeking a seasoned Accounts Senior / Client Manager who excels in both the numbers and the narrative behind them. If you’re ready to blend strong financial acumen with client-facing energy and join a team where your voice matters, keep reading.

About the Role

In this role you’ll wear two hats: part execution expert, part trusted advisor. On one hand you’ll handle complex financial reporting, tax returns, VAT, management accounts and compliance duties. On the other you’ll serve as the key point of contact for a portfolio of clientsbuilding relationships, understanding their business drivers, offering insights, and guiding them on the path ahead. You’ll lead by example, mentor more junior team members, and help shape how the practice delivers to its clients. This isn’t just filing tax returnsit’s about adding value, telling the story behind the numbers, and being the go-to person for clients who expect more than the standard.

About the Client

The client is a dynamic Manchester-based accountancy firm which has built a reputation for combining up-to-date technology with a genuinely personal service.They cater to a diverse mix of businessesfrom contractors, landlords and tradespeople to established SMEsoffering fixed-fee, clear, no-nonsense solutions and taking away the pain behind accounting. Their approach is not about busy workit’s about simplification, clarity and partnership. If you believe in doing things differently, you’ll feel at home here.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday

• 9:00 am to 5:00

Key Responsibilities

• This is a client-facing role where you will be responsible for building trusted relationships through regular communication, proactive support, and tailored advice.

• Review work prepared by junior staff and offer mentorship to support their development

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client experience

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines

• Prepare financial statements in compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 105, FRS 102 1A, and full FRS 102).

• Maintain and update bookkeeping records on Xero, Sage Line 50, and other cloud platforms

• Process financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure accuracy in the general ledger

• Assist in financial reporting, trend analysis, and management accounts reporting

• Manage VAT workings, reconciliations, and VAT return preparation

• Knowledge of UK tax

• Payroll experience is an advantage

• Audit experience would be a plus

• Stay up to date with accounting principles, tax regulations, and industry best practices

• Manage a portfolio of business clients, providing accounting, tax, and advisory services

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in accountancy within practice

• Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in managing client relationships

• Strong knowledge of tax and accounting standards (ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent preferred)

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to client needs

• Leadership and team collaboration skills