If you're a qualified Senior Accountant ready to step into management, or an established Assistant Manager looking for a firm where people genuinely come first, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
We're working with a rapidly growing accountancy and advisory practice that has built an outstanding reputation for combining technical excellence with a highly supportive culture. Following continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Client Manager to join their expanding Business Services team in Manchester.
This is far more than a compliance-focused role. You'll become a trusted adviser to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, working closely with ambitious entrepreneurs and established companies while developing your own leadership skills and progressing your career.
The Opportunity
As an Assistant Client Manager, you'll play a key role in managing client relationships, reviewing accounts work, mentoring junior team members and supporting senior leadership with the delivery of exceptional client service.
You'll have genuine autonomy, direct client exposure and the opportunity to influence the growth of both your clients and the wider business.
The successful Assistant Client Manager will inherit a varied portfolio and work with businesses across multiple sectors, giving you exposure to a broad range of commercial challenges and opportunities.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing your own portfolio of clients and acting as their primary point of contact
* Building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted adviser to business owners
* Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and associated compliance work
* Supporting clients with commercial and financial queries throughout the year
* Working closely with Directors and Senior Managers to deliver an outstanding client experience
* Managing workflow across your portfolio to ensure deadlines and service levels are achieved
* Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and add value to clients
* Supervising, coaching and developing junior members of the team
* Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing constructive feedback
* Supporting wider business development and networking initiatives
* Collaborating with colleagues across tax, audit and advisory teams to deliver joined‑up solutions
About You
We're keen to speak with ambitious practice professionals who enjoy working closely with clients and are looking to progress into a broader leadership role.
You’ll ideally have:
* ACA or ACCA qualification
* Previous experience as a Senior Accountant, Client Manager or Assistant Manager within accountancy practice
* Experience managing a portfolio of owner‑managed business clients
* Strong accounts preparation and client relationship skills
* A commercial mindset and genuine interest in helping clients succeed
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Experience reviewing the work of junior team members
* Confidence working directly with business owners and decision‑makers
Experience using CCH software would be advantageous, although this is not essential.
What’s On Offer?
* Salary between £45,000 and £55,000 depending on experience
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
* Clear progression pathway towards Client Manager and Senior Management positions
* Generous annual leave allowance plus your birthday off
* Additional volunteering day each year
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Tailored learning and development programmes
* Ongoing professional development support
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Mental health support services
* Regular social, wellbeing and community events
* Modern and collaborative working environment
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This firm has experienced significant growth in recent years while maintaining a people‑first culture that places genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing, development and career progression.
They have created an environment where individuals are trusted, supported and encouraged to develop their careers at their own pace. The leadership team remains highly accessible, and there is a strong emphasis on collaboration rather than hierarchy.
For an ambitious Assistant Client Manager seeking a role that offers responsibility, progression and meaningful client relationships, this represents an outstanding opportunity.
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