Client Manager

Client Manager

Location: Royston

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Start Date: ASAP

AJ Chambers are currently supporting a client who is a well-established and growing accountancy firm in Royston who are seeking an experienced and motivated Client Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio whilst managing and developing their team of junior colleagues.

Our client is a highly respected firm who work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your contribution is valued, and you can benefit from strong internal development, career progression, and varied client work. Our client is offering a competitive salary between £50,000-£60,000 per annum with a hybrid tech stack and modern infrastructure supporting flexible working.

The Opportunity:

This full-time position offers you the chance to manage a variety of assignments across accounts, tax, and business advisory services. You'll play a key role in client relationships, team development, and service delivery-while also contributing to the strategic success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of client assignments from planning to partner delivery
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budgets
• Oversee WIP control and client billing
• Act as a primary client contact, maintaining and strengthening long-term relationships
• Review and improve the quality of team outputs, ensuring technical accuracy
• Resolve technical queries and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development
• Attend and lead client meetings, providing strategic insights and solutions

About You:

• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience in practice
• Proven experience managing client assignments and building client relationships
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• Comfortable using accounting systems such as IRIS, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and professional communication (verbal and written)
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and capable of leading teams effectively
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot opportunities for added value

If you are interested in the above role, please apply today or for a confidential chat and further information on the role please call Pete Gloster at AJ Chambers.