Client Manager

Client Manager

• Annual Salary: Negotiable on experience
• Location: Brighton
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed Brighton are looking for a Client Manager to provide high-level support to a Director, managing a broad portfolio of clients. This role is ideal for someone with experience in personal and corporate tax, adept at managing deadlines, and thriving in a fast-paced environment. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare and submit Self Assessment tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Support the completion of company accounts and corporation tax returns in line with client deadlines.
• Prepare and submit associated filings including P11Ds, VAT, PAYE, and CIS registrations/returns.
• Maintain full awareness of client compliance calendars to ensure no deadlines are missed.
• Maintain control over all active jobs and submissions, using internal tracking tools to manage status and progress.
• Coordinate with internal team members including the Director's secretary to ensure effective time management, diary planning, and communication with clients.
• Promptly chase clients for outstanding records and respond to queries to keep workflows moving.
• Utilise internal systems to monitor tax payment reminders, submission confirmations, and Companies House filings.
• Assist with onboarding of new clients, ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place from day one.
• Support the Director's working style by maintaining clear systems, accurate records, and a responsive approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice or tax team.
• AAT qualified (or qualified by experience with a strong compliance and accounts background).
• Preferred: ACA, ACCA or CTA (either qualified or part-qualified).
• Demonstrable ability to prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Familiarity with cloud-based tax and accounting platforms (e.g., FreeAgent, Xero, HMRC systems).
• Competent with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and document management tools.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy.
• Clear and professional communicator, both in writing and verbally.
• Strong team ethic with the ability to coordinate with secretarial and admin staff.
• Proactive and solution-focused, willing to take initiative to ensure progress.
• High attention to detail and commitment to consistent client service.

Benefits:

• Full training and support provided to build familiarity with internal systems and procedures.
• Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as experience grows.
• Regular check-ins and development reviews to support long-term progression within the firm.
• Involvement in internal process improvements and practice development initiatives as appropriate.
• Exposure to a varied and engaging client portfolio.
• Encouragement and flexibility to pursue additional qualifications.

They are looking to interview immediately for this role, please submit a CV