- Location
- Milton Keynes, England
- Sector
- Accountancy
- Salary
- £55,000.00 to £75,000.00 per annum
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 out
Typical responsibilities include:
About You
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 out
- A respected, long-established firm in a growth phase with a modern, advisory-led direction
- A role built around commercial finance and client partnership, not just compliance
- Hybrid working after probation and a genuine commitment to balance and flexibility
- Direct involvement with leadership on service development and future direction
- Clear progression into a leadership pathway (Senior Manager / Client Director)
Typical responsibilities include:
- Building and delivering outsourced finance support (monthly/quarterly) tailored to each client
- Producing and reviewing management accounts, KPI packs and board-ready reporting
- Budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning (including margin analysis and cost control)
- Cashflow management: forecasting, working capital improvement, funding support
- Supporting 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 quality
- Acting as the senior point of contact: translating numbers into actions and recommendations
- Coaching and developing junior team members involved in delivery
- Supporting leadership with client development, onboarding and expanding service lines
About You
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent); strong QBE candidates considered
- Proven experience supporting clients with management reporting, forecasting and commercial insight
- Strong systems ability (Xero essential; add-ons and reporting tools a plus)
- Confident communicator: able to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders
- Organised, proactive and comfortable owning deadlines and client relationships
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
- £55,000 – £75,000 DOE
- Hybrid working after probation and flexible working options
- Ongoing development and a clear progression route
- A supportive, high-trust culture where quality and people matter