Client Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | East Grinstead |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £45,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and company benefits |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342 325 316 |
| Job Ref | NF15372 |
- Description
Client Manager | £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonuses | East Grinstead | Hybrid Working
Lloyd Recruitment Services are delighted to be working on behalf of a respected firm of chartered certified accountants who are looking to appoint a Client Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Role
Our client is a well-established specialist accountancy firm, renowned for their expertise and diverse client base. They are seeking an experienced Client Manager to oversee a portfolio comprising self-employed individuals, companies, partnerships and personal tax clients. Experience with Trusts would be advantageous but is not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of clients, frequently acting as the sole point of contact
- Preparing accounts for sole traders and companies
- Completing self-assessment tax returns
- Preparing partnership and company tax returns
- Delivering excellent client service and support
- Utilising accounting software such as CCH, Sage and Xero (knowledge preferred but not essential)
About You
- Qualified ICAEW or ACCA preferred; QBE considered for the right candidate
- 7–10 years’ experience within general practice essential
- Able to manage your own portfolio confidently and independently
- Professional, approachable and comfortable in a client-facing environment
- Based within a reasonable commuting distance of East Grinstead
This role provides a fantastic chance to join a progressive firm committed to career growth, work-life balance, and continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Comprehensive CPD support and professional development opportunities
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week in the office following an initial training period
- Flexible working hours between 8:00am and 6:00pm
Extra Information:
- Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details).
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful.
- By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services’ Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website).
Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.


