Client Manager £50,000 Annual BonusManchester City Centre HybridThis is a high-impact role for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys combining client ownership, technical review and developing others - with genuine scope to broaden into deal support as the firm continues to grow.You''ll join a firm of chartered accountants with a strong reputation in the Manchester market and work closely with the Director and Senior Manager within a 20-person division - taking a lead role across a key client portfolio and helping shape how the department scales.What makes this role differentAdvisory exposure: support on sales and acquisitions, liaising with solicitors, lenders and other advisersLeadership and progression: step into a visible role within the senior team for this division, with clear headroom to take on more responsibility over timeBuild the management accounts function: currently under utilised you will help standardise delivery, improve process, and (as it grows) support recruitment into the teamThe roleYou''ll oversee a team and lead day-to-day delivery and quality through review, while remaining hands-on with a core group of clients - including leading meetings and debriefs.Core dutiesReview work produced by juniors/semi-seniors, identify gaps, coach and raise standardsOwn client relationships on a defined portfolio (with focus on key clients)Deliver accounts from draft to final, including preparation for and leading client meetingsImprove systems and processes acr