Client Manager
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant or Client Manager to join a respected accountancy practice in Coventry, Warwickshire, managing a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs) and SMEs. If you’re currently working as a Senior Accountant in a UK accountancy practice and want to step up into a Client Manager role, this position provides the support, responsibility and progression to make that move.
This is one of the most attractive accountancy jobs in Coventry for candidates who want autonomy, client exposure and a clear pathway to Senior Manager.
This role may suit an Accounts Senior or Senior Accountant in Coventry or Warwickshire looking to progress into a Client Manager role within public practice.
Job Overview
* Job Title: Client Manager
* Location: Coventry, Warwickshire (Hybrid working)
* Type: Full-time, permanent
* Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
* Ideal Background: Senior Accountant (Practice) or Client Manager
* Clients: SMEs, OMBs, limited companies, partnerships & sole traders
* Progression: Clear route to Senior Manager
As Client Manager, you’ll manage your own client portfolio, build trusted client relationships and ensure the delivery of high-quality accounts and tax work. You’ll also support workflow management and help develop junior team members, working closely with Partners and senior colleagues on advisory-led projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses across Coventry and Warwickshire
* Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive and commercially focused advice
* Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns
* Overseeing corporation tax compliance and supporting personal tax work for portfolio clients
* Managing workflow, deadlines, budgets and client expectations
* Leading, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior and senior team members
* Supporting advisory projects, client meetings and value-added work
* Identifying opportunities to add value and expand client services
* Assisting with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes
* Working closely with Partners on complex assignments and advisory work
Who This Role Suits
This Client Manager role is perfect for:
* An experienced Client Manager within a UK accountancy practice
* A capable Senior Accountant / Accounts Senior ready for progression into a Client Manager position
About You
* Be ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
* Have experience working in a UK accountancy practice / public practice
* Have strong experience producing and/or reviewing accounts for limited companies and SMEs
* Have a good grounding in corporation tax and exposure to personal tax
* Be confident communicating with clients and building long‑term relationships
* Be organised, reliable and comfortable managing multiple deadlines
* Be proactive, commercially aware and interested in advisory work
* Have a clear desire to progress in a client‑facing management role
The Firm
This is a well‑established Coventry accountancy practice with a strong client base across Warwickshire and the Midlands. The firm is known for its supportive culture, development focus and high standards of client service to owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
Hybrid working and flexibility are actively supported, making this one of the strongest accountancy jobs in Coventry for experienced practice professionals.
What’s on Offer?
* Competitive salary and benefits package (DOE)
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Ongoing CPD and professional development support
* Advisory exposure and long‑term client ownership
* Clear progression path to Senior Manager
* Opportunity to develop leadership and mentoring skills
Apply Now – Client Manager Job in Coventry, Warwickshire
If you’re looking for Client Manager jobs in Coventry or want to step up from one of the many Senior Accountant jobs in Coventry, this opportunity offers autonomy, progression and excellent client exposure.
If you’re exploring accountancy jobs in Coventry or accountancy jobs in Warwickshire, we regularly recruit for practice roles across the region.
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