Our client, a UK-wide professional services provider backed by private equity with a turnover exceeding £20m, is seeking a Client Manager to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established accountancy practice in either their central Manchester or Bury office. The successful candidate will be ideally by ACA/ACCA qualified or a finalist with a strong expertise in accounts, audit, and tax, along with the ability to provide exceptional support to both clients and team members. c.£45k salary (negotiable), plus bonus and benefits Full time, permanent role Company pension Generous annual leave, 25 days olus bank hols Flexible working Assignment Details This will be a varied and busy role, and duties will include: Looking after limited company, partnership and sole trader clients Preparing year end accounts Preparing and filing personal tax returns Online filing of accounts with Companies House and tax returns with HMRC Liaising with clients via email, telephone and face to faceSupervising junior staff and reviewing their work Occasional bookkeeping and filing VAT returns Other duties as required to support management and the team Skills Required Solid, relevant and recent experience in a practice environment Qualified, part-qualified (ACA, ACCA,AAT) The ability to take ownership of your work and see things through to completion, including working unsupervised. Working current knowledge of UK tax laws and accounting standards applicable to small business Strong knowledge of computerised accounting systems and IT proficient Genuine desire to be a trusted advisor to small business clients Good people skills and a confident and friendly personality to help build strong relationships both within the team and with clients Exceptional communication, organisational and management skills