Client Manager

Job Title: ACA/ACCA Accountant

Location: Clifton, Bristol

Salary: Competitive DOE

About the Role:

You will be an experienced, qualified accountant who is looking to join an accountancy practice in Clifton. You will be part of a tight-knit team, managing a portfolio of clients and providing high-quality accounting, audit and tax services.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with clients, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to make a real impact on both client success and team development.

You will be:

• Acting as the main point of contact for your portfolio of clients, building strong, trusted relationships
• Preparing statutory accounts for small and medium-sized companies, including all notes and disclosures
• Reviewing management accounts and VAT returns, providing insightful guidance to clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior staff, offering feedback and training to help them develop
• Staying up to date with current accounting, auditing, and tax regulations, applying your technical knowledge confidently
• Taking ownership of client issues, thinking analytically, and providing proactive solutions

Your responsibilities:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, ensuring exceptional service
• Deliver accurate and timely statutory accounts, audits, tax returns, and management accounts
• Train and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Maintain excellent client relationships through proactive communication and advisory support
• Identify process improvements and assist with business development opportunities

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Proven experience in general practice, including audit and accounts preparation
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, tax, VAT and company law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to think creatively to solve problems
• Team player who can work independently when required and manage multiple priorities under deadlines

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please call Laura Powell on or email , or click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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