Practice - Senior Accountant/Client Manager (Leicester, Leicestershire)

Location Leicester
Discipline: Accounting
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40000 to £45000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5735

Senior Accountant / Client Manager Job Leicester | £40,000 - £45,000 | Chartered Accountancy Practice

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based (1 day WFH per week)

About the Firm

A well-established, independent chartered accountancy practice in Leicester is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant / Client Manager to join their growing team.

This is a highly reputable local firm with a strong client base across a wide range of sectors. The practice prides itself on delivering a personal, partner-led service and offers a supportive environment where staff are given real responsibility and clear progression opportunities.

The Role – Senior Accountant / Client Manager

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you will manage your own portfolio while supporting and developing junior team members.

You will work closely with Partners, taking ownership of client relationships and ensuring high-quality delivery across accounts and tax services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a portfolio of limited company clients across a variety of industries

  • Reviewing accounts preparation and tax work completed by junior staff

  • Finalising accounts files for Partner review and sign-off

  • Preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns 

  • Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing advice and support

  • Supporting, mentoring, and developing junior team members

  • Ensuring deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard

  • Liaising closely with Partners on technical and client matters

About You

  • ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

  • Strong background within a UK accountancy practice

  • Experience managing or supporting a client portfolio

  • Confident reviewing work and supporting junior staff

  • Solid knowledge of accounts preparation and corporation tax

  • Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach

  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines

What’s on Offer

  • Salary £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience

  • 1 day working from home per week

  • Supportive, close-knit team environment

  • Direct exposure to Partners and decision-making

  • Clear progression to Client Manager / Senior leadership level

  • Varied client portfolio across multiple sectors

  • Ongoing professional development and career growth

Apply Now

If you’re a Senior Accountant ready to step into a Client Manager role, or an experienced Client Manager looking for a supportive independent firm in Leicester, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact the below:

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