Senior Accountant & Client Manager - Hybrid Northampton (Albany)

Senior Accountant/Client Manager A growing accountancy practice in Northampton is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant / Client Manager to provide experienced, hands-on support across a varied client portfolio. This role is ideal for a practice professional who is confident managing accounts and tax work end to end, comfortable dealing directly with clients, and happy taking responsibility without close supervision. The firm is looking for a reliable, capable pair of hands who can step in, manage workflow and help keep client delivery running smoothly. This is a strong opportunity within accountancy jobs in Northampton for someone seeking autonomy, stability and long-term involvement in a well-run practice. Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Accountant / Client Manager
- Location: Northampton (Hybrid working)
- Salary: £50,000 – £63,000 (DOE)
- Type: Full-time, permanent
- Sector: UK Accountancy Practice / Public Practice
- Clients: SMEs, owner-managed businesses, limited companies and sole traders
- Focus: Hands-on accounts, tax and client management If you’re exploring Senior Accountant jobs in Northampton or Client Manager roles in Northamptonshire, this role offers a practical and rewarding position. The Role – Senior Accountant / Client Manager As Senior Accountant / Client Manager, you’ll take responsibility for a portfolio of clients and play a key role in the day-to-day running of client work. Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies
- Producing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
- Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
- Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients
- Managing deadlines, workflow and client expectations
- Reviewing work prepared by junior team members (where applicable)
- Resolving client queries in a practical, commercial manner
- Supporting Partners with general practice delivery and client work This is a hands-on role, suited to someone who enjoys getting stuck in and keeping things running efficiently. Who This Role Suits This role is ideal for:
- An experienced Senior Accountant within a UK accountancy practice or
- A Client Manager looking for a stable, hands-on role It will particularly suit someone described as a “safe pair of hands” — dependable, technically sound and comfortable managing their own workload. About You To succeed in this role, you will:
- Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
- Have solid experience working within a UK accountancy practice
- Be confident handling accounts and tax compliance independently
- Be comfortable managing client relationships directly
- Have a practical, organised and reliable approach
- Be happy operating with autonomy and responsibility
- Value long-term stability and a collaborative working environment The Firm You’ll join a small, professional Northampton-based accountancy practice where experience, reliability and consistency are genuinely valued. The firm offers a down-to-earth environment focused on doing good work for clients, without unnecessary hierarchy or pressure. Hybrid working and flexibility are available, with an emphasis on trust, sensible workloads and work–life balance. What’s On Offer?
- £50,000 – £63,000 salary (DOE)
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Stable, long-term role within public practice
- Autonomy and genuine client ownership
- Supportive and approachable leadership
- Sensible workloads and realistic expectations Apply Now – Senior Accountant / Client Manager Job in Northampton If you’re looking for a Senior Accountant or Client Manager role in Northampton where you can be a trusted, capable pair of hands, this is an excellent prospect. If you’re exploring other accountancy jobs in Northamptonshire, we regularly recruit for practice roles at all levels. Not interested in this role, but want to see what else we’re advertising? Then you can search for plenty of other Senior Accountant/ Client Manager jobs here. About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms. Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new accountancy jobs in Northampton and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role. Call us for a confidential chat on 0333 577 7787 or upload your CV here. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r131a