Job Description
Are you a qualified accountant who thrives on innovation, leadership, and client impact? Do you enjoy building trusted relationships while driving meaningful improvements for businesses? Are you looking for a role where strategic thinking, people development, and doing the right thing truly matter?
Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, forward‑thinking professional services firm to recruit a Business Innovation Client Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, qualified accountant who is passionate about helping businesses grow, leading high‑performing teams, and delivering excellent client outcomes.
This role sits within a busy and progressive Business Innovation team, working with a diverse portfolio of corporate and unincorporated clients across a range of sectors. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping client relationships, supporting innovation, and developing people – all within an organisation that genuinely values flexibility, wellbeing, and long‑term career development.
As a Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio while also leading and developing a team of professionals.
You’ll act as a trusted adviser to your clients, providing technical expertise, insight, and guidance while helping them navigate challenges and opportunities. Alongside this, you’ll support team development, drive service excellence, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm’s business innovation offering.
This is a senior, visible role with real influence – ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery with leadership, strategy, and relationship management.
Candidates will need to have the following -
* ACA or ACCA qualified
* At least 3 years’ post‑qualified experience
* Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
* Experience leading and managing a team of staff
* Strong technical knowledge of micro and small company accounts
* Excellent understanding of direct and indirect taxation
If this role sounds of interest to you please get in touch, we look forward to speaking to you!