Client Manager - Accountancy Practice at Sellick Partnership

Position Client Manager - Accountancy Practice
Posted 02 Aug 2026
Expired 01 Sep 2026
Company Sellick Partnership
Location Cheshire | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Client Manager - Accountancy Practice
Up to 55,000 per annum + 10% bonus
Runcorn, Cheshire, with travel to local offices
Permanent

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Runcorn that is seeking an experienced Client Manager to join their team permanently. This is an excellent opportunity for a Client Manager looking to take a senior role within a respected practice, with a salary of up to 55,000 plus a 10% bonus.

Overview of the Client Manager role:

As Client Manager you will lead on the preparation and management of accounts for a portfolio of clients, playing a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and tax advisory services across the practice. This Client Manager position offers significant scope to develop client relationships, support junior members of the team and make a real impact within a growing accountancy practice.

Key responsibilities of the Client Manager will include:

  • Acting as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of corporate clients, understanding their business objectives and nurturing long-term commercial partnerships
  • Overseeing corporate tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax computations, calculating tax provisions and filing Company Tax Returns
  • Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements, consolidated accounts and management accounts
  • Identifying tax-saving opportunities, reliefs (such as R&D tax credits) and risk mitigation strategies to help clients legally minimise their tax burden
  • Managing, training and mentoring junior accounting staff and senior accountants to ensure high standards of quality and regulatory compliance
  • Negotiating and renewing contracts with existing and new clients, and developing account plans aligned with clients' business goals
  • Monitoring account budgets, expenditure and profitability and preparing account reports for clients and management
  • Identifying opportunities for account growth through upselling, cross-selling or expanding services
  • Travelling to local offices to meet with clients and attend team meetings as required

Required experience and qualifications of the Client Manager:

  • Previous experience in a similar accounts or client management role, ideally within an accountancy practice
  • ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience
  • Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, statutory accounts preparation and corporation tax
  • Proven experience in managing, training and reviewing the work of junior accounting staff
  • Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to maintain and grow a portfolio
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth
  • Proficient in accountancy software such as CCH, IRIS, Xero or equivalent
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel to local offices as required

Benefits available alongside the Client Manager position include:

  • Salary of up to 55,000 plus 10% bonus
  • Permanent position offering long-term security with a well-regarded practice
  • Runcorn-based office with travel to local offices across the region
  • Senior role with real responsibility and autonomy
  • Opportunity to develop and mentor junior members of the accounts team
  • Supportive working environment with clear progression opportunities

How to apply for the Client Manager position:

If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Client Manager opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Job Info:

  • Company: Sellick Partnership
  • Position: Client Manager - Accountancy Practice
  • Work Location: Cheshire
  • Country: GB

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