Client Manager

Position: Client Manager

Location: Worcestershire

Package: 45,000- 55,000, 25 days holiday plus BH, profit-related bonus

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, including flexi-time policy

Role Overview

As a Client Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering proactive and client-focused accountancy services that go well beyond the numbers. This role is centred on building lasting, trusted relationships with owner-managed businesses while leading and developing a high-performing team.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, providing tailored business and tax advisory, and actively identifying opportunities to add value through additional services.

This role is perfectly suited for an ACA/ACCA qualified professional with proven experience in a client-facing practice environment and a strong appetite for business development and networking.

If you are a proactive leader looking for a dynamic culture where you can empower both your team and your clients to achieve their best, look no further.

Client Manager Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients through regular communication and empathetic support.
• Deliver tailored business and tax advice that reflects each client's unique goals and needs.
• Lead and develop your team through regular 1-to-1s, mentoring, and effective delegation to empower staff growth.
• Proactively identify and present additional service opportunities to clients to provide added value.
• Represent clients with HMRC, managing any investigations with care and diligence.
• Drive business development by attending networking events, industry conferences, and creating content for social media.
• Review team work to ensure total accuracy, compliance, and adherence to practice best practices.
• Plan and monitor team workflows to ensure all internal and external deadlines are consistently met.

Client Manager Job Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) is preferred, with proven experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills aligned with a collaborative company culture.
• Exceptional client communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Excellent networking and business development abilities, including the capacity to develop and execute a growth plan.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tax laws, accountancy practices, and modern software like Xero and Sage.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to handling client challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Client Manager Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Ranging from 45,000- 55,000 based on experience.
• Generous Leave: Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days for long-term service.
• Flexible Working: A balance of office and remote work tailored to your needs plus a flexi-time policy.
• Financial Rewards: Firm-wide profit-related bonus scheme and free financial/mortgage advice.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP consultations, mental health resources, and an employee assistance program.
• Growth & Culture: Structured career development and regular social activities for you and your family.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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