Client Manager job - Black Country - suited to a qualified practice accountant seeking progression Your new company Well-established and growing accountancy firm based in the Black Country seeking a qualified practice accountant to support a diverse portfolio of SME businesses as a client manager. With a strong local reputation and a collaborative culture, the firm is committed to both client success and employee development, offering clear opportunities for progression. Your new role As a Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of SME clients, acting as a trusted advisor to support their growth and performance. This is a client-facing role with a strong focus on accounts, where you will: - Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of clients- Review and supervise work prepared by junior team members - Provide strategic and financial advice to business owners - Ensure a high standard of service delivery across all assignments What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong client-facing experience and excellent communication skills. You will have experience reviewing accounts and managing workloads and good technical accounting capability. Alongside this, you will have a proactive and ambitious approach to career development and the ability to build trusted relationships with SME clients. Candidates at both newly/recently qualified and more experienced levels are encouraged to apply. What you'll get in return The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, clear progression opportunities (including scope for future equity) and a range of firm-wide benefits. You'll work with a supportive, friendly and down-to-earth team with great commercial skills. You'll work with a diverse and interesting client base and will make a difference to those clients and will develop long-standing effective relationships. Parking is available on site. If you're looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and forward-thinking firm, this is an excellent opportunity to make an impact. 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. 4801944