Client Services Manager

Client Services Manager

Up to £50,000 + benefits | 4-day working week | Hybrid

We’re looking for an experienced Business Services Manager to join a growing professional services business, managing a portfolio of clients while supporting the development of the wider team.

This is a varied, client-facing role combining client management, accountancy, advisory and team leadership .

The Role

You’ll act as a trusted adviser to your clients, understanding their businesses and providing commercially focused financial advice, while ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time.

You’ll:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and act as their main point of contact
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Provide advice around tax planning, cash flow and business growth
• Prepare and review management accounts and VAT work
• Identify opportunities for additional services and advisory work
• Support the review of annual accounts alongside the Associate Partner
• Manage workflow and ensure deadlines are met
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Act as a technical point of contact for the wider team
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Ensure high standards of compliance and client service

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with at least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice .

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Commercial and advisory mindset
• Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Good knowledge of tax and VAT
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach to problem-solving

Experience with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strong client portfolio while becoming a genuine commercial adviser to your clients.

You’ll have exposure to senior leadership, responsibility for developing junior team members and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of existing client relationships.

The Package

• Up to £50,000 salary
• Benefits package
• 4-day working week
• Hybrid working
• Significant autonomy and client ownership
• Long-term progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership