Practice - Client Manager (Leicester, Leicestershire)

Location Leicester
Discipline: Accounting
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £43000 to £48000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5768

Client Manager Job, Leicester | £43,000 - £48,000 | Hybrid Working | Accountancy Practice

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available

Why Apply for This Client Manager Role in Leicester?

  • Hybrid and flexible working environment

  • Clear progression opportunity for an experienced Accounts Semi Senior or Senior ready for their next step 

  • Opportunity to manage your own portfolio of SME clients

  • Supportive and collaborative accountancy practice environment

  • Exposure to a broad range of industries and businesses

  • Strong focus on technology, cloud accounting, and modern client service

  • Excellent benefits package and long-term career development

About the Firm

A growing and forward-thinking accountancy and advisory practice in Leicester is seeking an ambitious Client Manager to join its expanding team.

The firm supports a wide range of SMEs and owner-managed businesses, providing accounts, VAT, advisory, and business support services through a collaborative and technology-driven approach.

This opportunity is ideal for someone currently working at Semi Senior or Accounts Senior level within practice who is looking to progress into a more client-focused and managerial position.

The Role of Client Manager

The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of SME clients while overseeing workflow, reviewing accounts and VAT work, and building strong long-term client relationships.

This is a varied and hands-on role combining technical accounts work, client management, mentoring junior staff, and providing proactive business advice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and developing a portfolio of SME clients

  • Reviewing year-end accounts, VAT returns, and management accounts prepared by the team

  • Providing proactive advice and support to clients on business and financial matters

  • Building strong and long-lasting client relationships

  • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team

  • Ensuring work is delivered accurately and in line with statutory and professional standards

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider practice

  • Supporting process improvements and efficient use of cloud accounting technology

Requirements

  • AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA part-qualified, or equivalent experience

  • At least 5 years' experience within an accountancy practice 

  • Strong experience preparing accounts, VAT returns, and management accounts

  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills

  • Commercial and proactive approach to client service

  • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks

  • Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package up to £48,000

  • Hybrid working arrangement

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Option to purchase additional annual leave

  • Company pension scheme

  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

  • Life assurance cover

  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

  • Corporate discounts and flexible benefits platform

  • Modern and collaborative working environment

  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice

Apply for Client Manager Jobs in Leicester

If you are an experienced Accounts Senior or Semi Senior looking to progress into a Client Manager role in Leicester, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and supportive practice offering strong career development and flexible working.

For more information, please contact the below:

Louise Kerrigan
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com