Senior Client Manager

Senior Client Manager – £50,000–£55,000 + Bonus
Oxford

“The price of greatness is responsibility.”  Winston Churchill

Sheridan Maine is working in partnership with a well-established and fast-growing accountancy practice based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Client Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional to join a modern and ambitious firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, proactive advice to a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, property investors, and high-net-worth individuals.

This is a senior, hands-on role offering full client ownership, autonomy, and a clear long-term career path within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role
As Senior Client Manager, you will take responsibility for an established portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and trusted advisor.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies (FRS 102 Section 1A), sole traders, and partnerships
• Preparing corporation tax returns and self-assessment tax returns
• Managing VAT returns and advising on VAT treatment
• Managing your portfolio from start to finish with minimal review adjustments
• Building strong and trusted client relationships
• Managing client expectations and communicating proactively
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Keeping up to date with regulatory changes, including Making Tax Digital (MTD)
• Identifying opportunities to add value and support continued business growth

This role offers genuine autonomy, with responsibility for delivering high-quality work and maintaining strong client relationships from start to finish.

The successful Senior Client Manager will be a confident and experienced accountancy practice professional and will require the following skills and experience:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (full membership)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts across a range of entities
• Confident preparing corporation tax computations and self-assessment returns
• Good understanding of VAT
• Ability to manage a client portfolio independently
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues

What’s on Offer

• Performance-related bonus of up to 5%
• Clear long-term career progression within a growing practice
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme and life insurance
• Free on-site parking
• Regular team social events and client networking opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

To apply or find out more, please contact Sheridan Maine. 

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
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