Client Manager - Accountancy Practice

Our client is an established independent accountancy practice with a strong regional presence and a growing SME client base. The firm has built a reputation for long-term client relationships, practical advice and a supportive internal culture, and continues to invest in its people as the practice expands. This is a permanent Manager level role, sitting between the senior leadership team and the wider client-facing staff. The successful candidate will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on onboarding and managing new business, while also providing day-to-day leadership and oversight within the team.Key responsibilities:

• Managing a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and professional clients
• Acting as the main point of contact for new client wins, overseeing onboarding and early relationship management
• Reviewing accounts, tax computations and advisory work prepared by the team
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior and senior staff
• Managing workflows, deadlines and client expectations across the portfolio
• Supporting partners with practice growth initiatives and service development
• Identifying opportunities to add value and expand services within existing relationships
• Contributing to continuous improvement of internal processes and standards

Candidate profile:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with strong practice background
• Proven experience operating at Manager or similar level within an accountancy firm
• Demonstrable people management and leadership experience
• Comfortable managing client relationships and handling new business introductions
• Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax for SMEs
• Confident communicator with a professional and measured approach
• Well organised, with the ability to balance client delivery and team oversight

Package and working pattern:

• Salary circa £50,000 plus performance related bonus
• Hybrid working with one day per week from home
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to accrue up to 5 additional days' holiday with length of service
• Full support for ongoing development, including management and leadership training

This role offers clear long-term progression within a growing practice, exposure to new business and strategic client relationships, and a genuine investment in leadership development through structured courses and 1:1 coaching. It would suit an experienced accountancy practice professional looking to take ownership of a client portfolio while continuing to develop as a people manager. IPS Finance has 45 years' experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.