Client Manager

A growing, forward-thinking professional services group is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their Reading office. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio within a dynamic, collaborative environment that supports SMEs across a wide range of sectors.

As a Client Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to a varied portfolio of SME clients. You'll oversee the delivery of accounts, tax, and advisory assignments. This position is ideal for a commercially minded qualified accountant who enjoys building strong client relationships, providing strategic insight, and mentoring junior colleagues.

• Manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounts, tax, and advisory services.

• Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining proactive and trusted relationships.

• Identify opportunities to add value through advisory projects and internal service lines.

• Monitor billing, WIP, and profitability across your portfolio.

• Review year-end and management accounts, as well as corporate tax returns.

• Ensure compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105, and all relevant regulatory standards.

• Provide clear technical guidance to clients and colleagues on complex matters.

• Lead onboarding, risk assessments, and quality assurance reviews.

• Supervise, mentor, and support junior and part-qualified team members.

• Manage workflow allocation and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

• Support performance management and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic advice on forecasting, cashflow, and financial performance.

• Assist clients with business planning, restructuring, and operational improvement.

• Attend client meetings and present financial insights in an accessible, actionable format.

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice.

• Proven portfolio / client management experience.

• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Experience supervising and developing team members.

• Confident using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS, CCH).

In return you will receive a competitive salary & benefits package along with a clear career progression path within a growing national group. Hybrid working is available.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.