Client Relationship Manager
Location:
North Shields, United Kingdom
Salary:
Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)
Closing Date:
16 Sep 2025
Job Description:
Reporting to the Client Relationship Director, you will be part of a client-focused team dedicated to providing exceptional service. Your role involves building trusted relationships with clients, guiding them through financial decisions, solving business challenges, and helping them grow confidently. Your impact includes forecasting, automation, and insightful reporting to reassure clients that their finances are under control.
Purpose:
You will deliver accurate management information, support clients with cash flow forecasting, payment runs, board reporting, finance automation, and strategic decisions. You will also provide compliance services like bookkeeping and VAT, adding value by easing clients' financial management and enabling business growth.
Requirements:
* Experience managing and developing client relationships
* Portfolio ownership and service delivery
* Financial advisory and strategic insight
* Bookkeeping and management accounts preparation
* Preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax
* Reviewing and quality-checking work
* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
Qualifications:
* ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
Desirable:
* Experience networking and building new client relationships
* Familiarity with cloud-based systems (Xero)
Personal Attributes:
* Detail-focused: Accurate and meticulous
* Analytical: Comfortable interpreting financial data
* Numerical: Enjoys working with figures
* Structured: Excellent time management
* Risk-aware: Anticipates issues
* Commercially aware: Understands client business contexts
* Self-starter: Takes ownership
* Administrative: Well-organized
* Resilient: Performs under pressure
KPIs:
* Timely, accurate management info and VAT submissions
* Year-end accounts within 3 months
* Client satisfaction and quality of output
Career Progression:
Opportunities for growth based on performance, with potential for equity participation for the right individual.
Benefits:
Flexible leave, family support, health & peace of mind, smart benefits, recognition & reward, and flexible working arrangements.
About Blu Sky:
A high-growth, B Corp certified firm helping ambitious companies grow confidently. We work with founders, investors, and scaling businesses, providing more than accounting—advisory and partnership to make an impact.
Join us to be part of a purpose-driven, people-first culture, supporting your development and career growth while making a meaningful difference.
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