Job Description Accounts Client Manager Location : Manchester City Centre Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 bonus Hybrid (2 days WFH) core hours 10:00 to 16:00 Are you an ACA/ACCA qualified Accounts Client Manager from practice, ready to step into a role where you can genuinely lead client relationships and shape delivery across a high-quality portfolio? Our client is a leading independent Chartered Accountancy and Business Advisory firm, continuing to grow steadily and looking to add an experienced Client Manager to their Manchester team. You’ll work with a broad mix of clients, from start-ups to established owner-managed businesses, with turnovers up to £200m, so no two days look the same. The Opportunity A varied, client-facing role where you will take ownership of a portfolio, lead accounts delivery end-to-end, and support the development of colleagues and trainees, with clear progression as the firm continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Plan and project manage a portfolio of non-audit clients Take the lead on accounts preparation, from initial planning through to final sign-off Lead and develop client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact Track job progress and manage billing targets Ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with financial regulations Respond to client queries in a timely, efficient manner Use systems including CCH, Sage and Xero Support colleagues and trainees with development and technical guidance Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified Proven experience in practice as a Client Manager (or equivalent portfolio management role) Strong background across accounts and tax Commutable to Manchester City Centre Confident managing deadlines, stakeholders, and multiple client priorities Salary and Benefits £45,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus bonus 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working : 2 days working from home Flexible working with core hours 10:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday Pension Death in Service Critical illness and permanent health insurance Excellent prospects for progression and a dynamic, varied workload If you’re interested in a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch: Diane Shaw Hawthorne- Finch Talent Solutions LTD ( H-FTS) Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com Confidentiality: All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will never share your details with our client without your express written consent.