Client Manager
Salary/Rate:£45000 - £65000 per annum
Sector:Accountancy: Practice
Location:West Kent
Job type:Permanent
Job ref:RE10565
Post Date:September 17, 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter
Robin Eades
Business Director - Accountancy Practice
About the Role
We're working in partnership with a prominent and forward-thinking practice that is looking to hire a high-performing Client Manager to take ownership of a diverse and established portfolio of clients—ranging from growing SMEs to high-value owner-managed businesses.
This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to manage a talented team, play a vital role in the firm’s continued growth, and work alongside a dynamic and supportive senior leadership team.
The Role
This is a genuinely varied and rewarding position, with a balance of hands-on work, technical review, people leadership, and client development.
Key responsibilities include:
Our client is a long-established and highly respected independent practice, known for its exceptional client service, long-standing relationships, and modern approach to advisory work. They combine the professionalism of a top-tier firm with the personal touch of a local practice.
They offer an environment where ideas are welcomed, autonomy is encouraged, and personal growth is actively supported.
For further details on this or indeed any other leadership role in Practice then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Farrer Barnes.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
This is a key strategic hire, offering the opportunity to manage a talented team, play a vital role in the firm’s continued growth, and work alongside a dynamic and supportive senior leadership team.
The Role
This is a genuinely varied and rewarding position, with a balance of hands-on work, technical review, people leadership, and client development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a mixed portfolio of fees, including accounts, tax, and outsourced services
- Leading and mentoring a medium-sized team of part and fully qualified staff
- Reviewing accounts, tax computations, and outsourced finance deliverables
- Taking a hands-on role in complex assignments where required
- Playing a central role in business development, contributing to growth through networking, referrals, and cross-selling opportunities
- Maintaining and strengthening key client relationships through high-quality service and proactive advice
Our client is a long-established and highly respected independent practice, known for its exceptional client service, long-standing relationships, and modern approach to advisory work. They combine the professionalism of a top-tier firm with the personal touch of a local practice.
They offer an environment where ideas are welcomed, autonomy is encouraged, and personal growth is actively supported.
For further details on this or indeed any other leadership role in Practice then please do not hesitate to contact Robin at Farrer Barnes.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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