Client Manager

1 week ago

Essex England, United Kingdom Hays Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Hays are recruiting a Client Manager for their client, a small but highly respected and established Accountancy firm in Colchester.

You will join a small team and take a leading role in delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and business advisory services. This is a client-facing position where you will manage a portfolio of valued clients, build strong relationships, and provide strategic advice to drive the business forward.

Advanced training will be provided, including exposure to AI, apps, and carbon accounting, ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, delivering tailored accounting and tax solutions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, conducting regular reviews to identify opportunities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
  • Apply technical expertise to complex accounting and tax issues, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Review and approve financial statements, tax returns, and management accounts.
  • Provide strategic business advice to help clients achieve their financial goals.
  • Contribute to practice management, business development, and firm-wide growth initiatives.

About You

  • ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
  • Proven experience in client management within an accountancy practice.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a team.
  • Commercially aware, proactive, and solution oriented.
  • Confident in using cloud accounting systems and apps.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Advanced training, including AI, apps, and carbon accounting.
  • Clear career progression opportunities, with scope to specialise in industries such as construction, property, digital agencies, e-commerce, or SaaS.
  • Exposure to a diverse client base and the chance to make a real impact.
  • A supportive, collaborative team environment where your development is a priority.

This is a role for someone who thrives on client interaction, enjoys mentoring others, and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing firm.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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