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Client Manager

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This is not your typical accountancy practice role. Founded by experienced leaders from leading accountancy firms, this forward-thinking business has built a reputation for helping ambitious SMEs access high-quality finance support without the overhead of a full-time finance team.
Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of businesses, industries and commercial challenges. The environment is modern, technology-driven and focused on delivering practical solutions that genuinely add value.
With a strong focus on flexibility, work-life balance and employee wellbeing, this is an opportunity to join a business that is challenging traditional ways of working within the profession.
Your new role
As a Management Accountant, you'll become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of growing businesses. You'll take ownership of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting, helping business owners make informed commercial decisions.
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Alongside the technical accounting work, you'll play a key role in client meetings, providing insight and recommendations that support growth and profitability.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Production of monthly management accounts
- Cash flow forecasting and budgeting
- KPI reporting and performance analysis
- Working closely with business owners and senior stakeholders
- Supporting strategic decision-making with commercial insight
- Advising clients on process improvements and financial controls
- Managing multiple client relationships within a varied portfolio
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
- Previous experience within accountancy practice, outsourcing or a commercial finance role
- Strong management accounting and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- A commercially minded approach and desire to work closely with clients
- Experience using cloud accounting software would be advantageous


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What you'll get in return
- Flexible 30-hour working week
- Hybrid working following probation
- No timesheets
- Exposure to a varied portfolio of growing businesses
- Direct access to senior decision-makers and business owners
- Modern, technology-led environment
- Genuine work-life balance
- Clear opportunity to develop your career within a growing business
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