Client Manager

Salary – £65,000 DOE

Workplace Type – Flexible Hybrid

Employment Type – Permanent | Full Time

Location – Royston

Role Summary

A well-established and growing accountancy firm in Royston is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Manager to join their professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio while progressing toward senior leadership.

This full-time position offers you the chance to manage a variety of assignments across accounts, tax, and business advisory services. You’ll play a key role in client relationships, team development, and service delivery, while also contributing to the strategic success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of client assignments from planning to partner delivery
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and budgets
• Oversee WIP control and client billing
• Act as a primary client contact, maintaining and strengthening long-term relationships
• Review and improve the quality of team outputs, ensuring technical accuracy
• Resolve technical queries and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing
• Supervise and mentor junior team members and support their development
• Attend and lead client meetings, providing strategic insights and solutions

Benefits

• Employee assistant program
• Critical illness protection
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible Hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Study Support
• Paperless office
• Annual salary reviews
• Diverse and interesting portfolio of clients
• Career path to partner

Desirable Experience

• ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in practice
• Proven experience managing client assignments and building client relationships
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• Comfortable using accounting systems such as IRIS, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and professional communication (verbal and written)
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and capable of leading teams effectively
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot opportunities for added value

Apply Today

If you’re an ambitious client manager looking for the next step in your career, please apply direct or contact me Harry Watson at AJ Chambers for more information.