Senior Client Manager

Senior Client Manager | Near Brackley | Up to £65,000 DOE | Full Time
A small but rapidly growing accountancy practice near Brackley is hiring a Senior Client Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients and play a key role in the firm’s next phase of growth.

While the culture is agile and collaborative, this is not a micro-practice.

The firm is led by five partners, offering real depth of experience, structure, and long-term stability.

What really sets this opportunity apart is the leadership team: experienced, highly ambitious, and promoted from within—creating a genuine progression culture where strong performers are trusted, developed, and given real responsibility.

The Opportunity

• Join a modern practice in a genuine growth phase (new clients, new hires, and investment in systems/process)
• Work closely with five partners and a leadership team that actively supports internal progression
• Take ownership of your portfolio and have the freedom to improve client experience and internal delivery

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients and acting as their primary point of contact
• Reviewing statutory accounts and ensuring high technical standards
• Overseeing management accounts and advisory-style support where needed
• Reviewing and coordinating tax compliance work (corporate and personal)
• Leading client meetings, responding to queries, and providing proactive guidance
• Coaching and reviewing the work of junior/part-qualified team members
• Supporting process improvements and helping the firm scale efficiently

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience with a strong practice background)
• Proven experience in a UK accountancy practice (portfolio management/review focus)
• Confidence in dealing directly with clients and building long-term relationships
• Strong review skills across accounts (and a solid grasp of practice compliance)
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients
• Experience supporting/mentoring others (informal or formal management)

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working available after probation