Senior Accountant / Client Manager
Salary: £38,000–£48,000 + bonus
Location: South Manchester
Hybrid + flexible time
If you’re an experienced UK practice accountant who enjoys owning client relationships (not just ticking compliance boxes), this is a brilliant opportunity to step into a senior, client‑facing role with real variety: year‑end, tax, management accounts and advisory, plus the chance to coach others and help shape how the portfolio is delivered.
Our client is a well‑established, growing accountancy practice in South Manchester, investing in cloud systems and proactive advisory. You’ll manage your own portfolio end‑to‑end, supported by a wider team, with hybrid working and flexible start/finish times to suit your life outside work.
The Role: What you’ll be doing
Client portfolio ownership (compliance + delivery)
* Preparation and filing of year‑end accounts and corporation tax computations/returns for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders
* Preparation and filing of Self Assessment and personal tax computations/returns
* Preparation and filing of Capital Gains Tax computations
* Support with R&D tax claims within accounts and tax returns (where applicable)
* Completing compliance work within 8–10 weeks after the period end, in line with internal target dates
* Providing practical tax planning to reduce the burden of taxation for businesses and owners
* Completing the initial review of year‑end assignments and tax work prior to manager/Director review
Outsourcing & advisory (value‑add work)
* Managing a portfolio for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts
* Reviewing bookkeeping, VAT returns and management accounts for accuracy prior to manager review
* Ensuring client records are received on time and returned promptly once work is completed
* Supporting payroll services across the wider client base (as needed)
* Preparation, review and filing of P11D returns
* Producing management information and performance analysis within 10–20 working days after period end
* Supporting clients to improve profitability and efficiency through better controls and systems
* Assisting with cashflow management and use of appropriate cloud software/apps
* Preparing budgets, forecasts and integrated projections (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow)
* Preparing break‑even analysis, business plans, and supporting finance‑raising discussions
* Conducting business valuations (where required)
People, process and practice development
* Supporting Directors/Associate Directors/Senior Client Managers with portfolio delivery
* Coaching and developing junior team members (Client Accountants/Senior Client Accountants/trainees)
* Training colleagues and clients on cloud accounting systems and apps
* Helping drive the practice’s adoption and development of cloud accounting and supporting applications
* Supporting billing processes and keeping portfolio admin accurate and up to date
What we’re looking for (requirements)
Essential
* 5+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience (this role is not suited to industry‑only backgrounds)
* Strong hands‑on experience preparing year‑end accounts and UK tax returns across a mixed client base
* Confident managing deadlines and client communication across your own portfolio
* Working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting workflows
* Experience using UK compliance software such as TaxCalc (or similar)
Ideal
* AAT and/or ACCA qualified, part‑qualified, or QBE
* Experience reviewing work prepared by others and supporting junior staff development
* Comfortable producing and explaining management accounts and performance insights to clients
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
* Salary: £38,000–£48,000 (dependent on experience and portfolio responsibility)
* Rewards incentive scheme: % bonus linked to your involvement in sourcing/signing new business (based on a percentage of first‑year fees)
* Hybrid working
* Flexi‑time working
* 25 days’ holiday (includes 3 days at Christmas/New Year when the office is closed)
* Extra day’s leave for your birthday
* Additional annual leave after 3 years’ service (up to 30 days maximum)
* Dress Down Friday + smart business casual dress code
* Regular team socials
* Private medical insurance after 2 years’ service
* Clear scope to grow into broader advisory, portfolio leadership and mentoring responsibility as the client base expands
Interested? Apply confidentially
To apply or have a confidential chat first, contact:
Diane Shaw
Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com
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