Client Manager Job - Birmingham (Quinton area)
Location: Quinton, Birmingham
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Benefits & Package
A growing accountancy practice supporting small businesses across the UK is looking to recruit an experienced Client Manager to join its accounting team. The role is ideally suited to someone working at a Senior Accountant level, either fully qualified or qualified by experience.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to manage a varied portfolio of clients while working with modern cloud accounting systems and established processes within a supportive network environment.
Key benefits include:
- Client Manager role with a great level of autonomy over your client portfolio
- Competitive salary depending on experience, up to £45,000
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Exposure to a varied portfolio of SMEs, professionals, and property clients
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Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting software
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Career progression opportunities within a growing practice
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Stable long-term role within a well-supported accountancy environment
The Role of Client Manager
As Client Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients, providing a full range of accounts preparation, tax compliance, and advisory services while ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time.
This is a hands-on role within an accountancy practice, combining client management, accounts preparation, and tax work while also supporting the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing a portfolio of small business clients
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Preparing and reviewing limited company accounts
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Preparing corporation tax returns (CT600s)
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Preparing personal tax returns
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Preparing sole trader, partnership, and rental accounts
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Preparing and reviewing VAT returns including Making Tax Digital requirements
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Liaising directly with clients via Zoom, Teams, phone, and email
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Supporting the progress and quality of work completed by junior team members
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Liaising with HMRC regarding client matters
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Ensuring work is delivered to strict deadlines
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Supporting clients with accounting queries and practical advice
Experience with property service charge accounts would be advantageous but is not essential.
Software & Systems
You will be working with a range of modern accounting and tax software, including:
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TaxCalc
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Xero
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QuickBooks
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Dext
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Brightpay
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Advanced Excel
About You - Client Manager
The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior/Qualified practice accountant who is confident managing client relationships and delivering high-quality accounts and tax work.
You will ideally have:
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Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a UK accountancy practice
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ACCA / ACA qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
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Strong experience preparing limited company accounts and tax returns
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Knowledge of VAT and Making Tax Digital
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Experience dealing directly with clients and HMRC
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Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
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Excellent communication and client service skills
The Firm
This established UK accountancy practice provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to small businesses, professionals, and growing companies.
The firm offers a supportive environment with strong systems and processes, allowing accountants to focus on delivering excellent client service while developing their professional skills.
Apply To This Client Manager Job in Birmingham
If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for a Client Manager role with a varied client portfolio and strong career development potential, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For more information, please contact the below:
Louise Kerrigan
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com