Senior Client Manager (Outsourced Finance) | £55,000 – £75,000 DOE | Full Time
An established and forward-thinking accountancy firm in Leighton Buzzard is looking for a Senior Client Manager to lead on commercial finance support for owner-managed businesses. This is not a traditional “pure practice accounting” role. Instead, you’ll sit closer to your clients’ day-to-day decision making — strengthening their finance function, improving reporting, and helping them run the business with better numbers.
Led by an entrepreneurial Founder and supported by a highly experienced industry professional, the firm combines trusted relationships with a modern mindset. You’ll have the autonomy to shape client delivery, introduce improvements, and be a genuine partner to the businesses you support.
Why this opportunity stands outA respected, long-established firm in a growth phase with a modern, advisory-led directionA role built around commercial finance and client partnership, not just complianceHybrid working after probation and a genuine commitment to balance and flexibilityDirect involvement with leadership on service development and future directionClear progression into a leadership pathway (Senior Manager / Client Director)The Role You’ll take ownership of a portfolio where the focus is on supporting and elevating the client’s finance function. You’ll act as a trusted extension of their internal team — improving reporting, forecasting, controls, and decision support.
Typical responsibilities include:
Building and delivering outsourced finance support (monthly/quarterly) tailored to each clientProducing and reviewing management accounts, KPI packs and board-ready reportingBudgeting, forecasting and scenario planning (including margin analysis and cost control)Cashflow management: forecasting, working capital improvement, funding supportSupporting clients with finance process improvement (month-end, controls, reporting cadence)Helping clients get more from their systems (Xero, add-ons, reporting tools) and improving data qualityActing as the senior point of contact: translating numbers into actions and recommendationsCoaching and developing junior team members involved in deliverySupporting leadership with client development, onboarding and expanding service linesThere may be some liaison with year-end / tax colleagues, but the core of this role is commercial finance and advisory-led delivery.
About YouACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent); strong QBE candidates consideredProven experience supporting clients with management reporting, forecasting and commercial insightStrong systems ability (Xero essential; add-ons and reporting tools a plus)Confident communicator: able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholdersOrganised, proactive and comfortable owning deadlines and client relationshipsFull UK driving licence and access to own vehicleWhat you’ll receive£55,000 – £75,000 DOEHybrid working after probation and flexible working optionsOngoing development and a clear progression routeA supportive, high-trust culture where quality and people matter
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