Client Relationship Manager
Employer Location North Shields, Tyne and Wear Salary Up to £50,000 (depending on experience) Closing date 16 Sep 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Reporting to the Client Relationship Director (CRD) you will be part of a client-focused team, dedicated to providing exceptional service. In this role you will build trusted relationships with clients, proactively guiding them through financial decisions, solving real business challenges, and helping them grow with confidence. Whether it’s forecasting, automation, or insightful reporting, your impact will reassure clients that their finances are fully under control.
Purpose
A key part of the Blu Sky client delivery team, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely management information, while also supporting clients with cash flow forecasting, payment runs, board reporting, finance process automation, and strategic decision-making. You will provide essential compliance services such as bookkeeping and VAT, but more importantly, you’ll add value by taking the pressure off clients when it comes to managing their finances, giving them peace of mind and the headspace to grow their business.
Requirements
Experience:
1. Managing and developing client relationships
2. Portfolio ownership and service delivery
3. Financial advisory and strategic insight
4. Bookkeeping and management accounts preparation
5. Preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax
6. Reviewing and quality-checking work
7. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
Qualifications:
8. ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
Desirable:
9. Experience networking and building new client relationships
10. Familiarity with cloud-based systems ( Xero)
Personal Attributes
11. Detail-focused: Accurate and meticulous delivery
12. Analytical: Comfortable interpreting financial performance
13. Numerical: Enjoys data analysis and working with figures
14. Structured: Excellent time management and organisation
15. Risk-aware: Anticipates and mitigates issues
16. Commercially aware: Understands client business contexts
17. Self-starter: Takes ownership of work and client outcomes
18. Administrative: Keeps information well-documented
19. Resilient: Performs well under pressure and deadlines
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
20. Timely and accurate management information and VAT submissions
21. Year-end accounts delivered within 3 months of year-end
22. Client satisfaction and quality of output
Career Progression
Progression is based on performance and alignment with company values. As we continue to grow our client portfolio and advisory services, there will be opportunities to progress over the medium to long term. For the right individual, there may also be the potential to explore equity participation as part of their future with the business.
Benefits
At Blu Sky, we believe work should work for you. That means trusting our people, supporting your wellbeing, and rewarding your impact – with flexibility, fairness, and a healthy dose of fun. Here’s what you can expect as part of the Blu Sky team:
Time off that works for you: We know balance looks different for everyone – and we’ve built our leave package with that in mind;
23. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
24. 1 day off for your birthday – go celebrate!
25. 1 wellbeing day – take time for you, or maybe to welcome a new furry friend
26. 1 volunteering day – support a cause you care about, on us
Family-friendly support: Whether you're growing your family or navigating change, we’ve got your back;
27. Maternity leave – 3 months full pay, followed by 3 months at 50% pay (for those returning to work)
28. Paternity leave – 2 weeks full pay, plus an optional 2 weeks at 50% pay
29. Need flexibility around family life? Just talk to us – we'll listen
Health & peace of mind
30. Private medical insurance – available firmwide
31. Death in service cover – additional security for your loved ones
Smart benefits: Make the most of our salary sacrifice options;
32. Electric car scheme – lease a vehicle while saving on tax
33. More options in the pipeline – we're always exploring ways to add value
Recognition & reward
34. Firmwide bonus scheme – discretionary, based on overall performance
35. Quarterly strategy days – in-person sessions to reflect, connect and shape our future
Flexibility that’s built on trust: We focus on outcomes, not where or when you work;
36. Remote working – work from anywhere, so long as it works for clients and your team
37. Flexible hours – talk to your manager, agree a plan, and go for it
38. Onboarding package – everything you need to hit the ground running
Company
Blu Sky isn’t your typical accountancy firm. We’re a high-growth, B Corp certified business with a clear mission: to help ambitious companies grow with confidence and we’re building a team that makes that possible.
At Blu Sky, you won’t just be crunching numbers. You’ll be working alongside founders, investors and scaling businesses in tech, SaaS and professional services, giving them the clarity and confidence to take their next big step. We act as a genuine extension of our clients’ teams meaning your impact is felt well beyond the balance sheet.
What makes us different?
People-first culture. We put our team and clients at the heart of every decision.
Room to grow. You’ll be supported with development, progression and opportunities to shape your career.
Purpose-driven work. As a certified B Corp, sustainability, transparency and long-term impact are built into everything we do.
Exciting clients. From startups raising their first round to established scale-ups planning global growth, you’ll be part of their journey.
We’re not just accountants. We’re advisors, partners, problem-solvers and we’re looking for people who want to do great things, have fun, and be a pro while doing it.
Join us at Blu Sky and be part of building something that matters.
Company info Website Telephone 0191 258 7676 Location Ye Olde Hundred 69 Church Way
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 0AE
United Kingdom
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