Full job descriptionClient Accounts Manager
Warrington
£45,000-£55,000 per annum
Permanent, full-time
37.5 hours per week
Achieve Professionals is recruiting a Client Accounts Manager to join an accountancy practice in Warrington.
This opportunity suits an experienced accounts professional who enjoys managing a portfolio, developing a team and providing practical business advice. You will oversee accounts preparation and review, deliver assignments to agreed deadlines and help businesses interpret their financial performance.


The role
*Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a key contact for accounting and business advisory matters.
*Oversee the preparation and review of year-end accounts, including consolidated accounts.
*Lead year-end accounts meetings, explaining results and identifying opportunities for further support.
*Prepare and review financial projections, three-way cash flow forecasts and supporting assumptions.
*Manage team workloads, ensuring assignments meet relevant standards and deadlines.
*Support and develop junior colleagues through coaching, technical guidance and training.
*Monitor work in progress, billing and fee recovery to support efficient portfolio management.
*Identify relevant advisory opportunities and contribute to proposals, fee quotations and new business activity.
*Improve working processes and support the introduction of technology that enhances quality and efficiency.
About you
*ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, or qualified by experience.
*Experience managing accounts assignments and client relationships within accountancy practice.
*Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, consolidations and financial reporting.
*Confident interpreting financial results, working capital measures and cash flow forecasts.
*An understanding of VAT matters, including partial exemption and reverse charge.
*Able to identify opportunities relating to remuneration planning and group loss relief for further review.
*Experience supporting junior colleagues and coordinating team workloads.
*Commercial awareness, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to solving problems.
What’s on offer
*Salary of £45,000-£55,000 per annum.
*Permanent, full-time position with 37.5 hours per week.
*Study support available.
*A varied role combining portfolio management, business advisory and team leadership.
*Based at the Warrington office.