Client Manager

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Manager to join a well-established accountancy practice in Coventry. This role has become available as the current owners prepare to exit the business within the next year following a recent acquisition.

The firm currently operates with a team of 13 and generates approximately £1.2m turnover, supporting a diverse portfolio of locally based SME clients across a broad range of industry sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and people-focused individual looking to take on a key leadership position.

The Role

You would play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the client services team, ensuring excellent delivery standards and maintaining strong client relationships. While there will be some client delivery responsibilities, the primary focus of the role will be team leadership, workflow management and overseeing client service delivery.

The firm outsources its compliance work, allowing the Client Manager to focus more heavily on client management, team development and operational oversight.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Previous experience operating in a Manager-level role within an accountancy practice
• Strong team management and leadership experience
• Proven client management and client delivery experience

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £65,000-£70,000 depending on experience
• Performance related bonus - likely to be based on client retention & team management
• Hybrid working available - up to 2 days working from home
• Opportunity to have full autonomy over day-to-day decisions at the firm
• Long-term progression with a growing practice

Open to discussing this confidentially? Please get in touch via LinkedIn or by using the below contact details.

E: spencer.gornall@simpsonjudge.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Coventry

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English