Client Manager
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,000 to £48,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gillespie Recruitment ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you a qualified accountant who thrives on innovation, leadership, and client impact?
Do you enjoy building trusted relationships while driving meaningful improvements for businesses?
Are you looking for a role where strategic thinking, people development, and doing the right thing truly matter?
Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, forward‑thinking professional services firm to recruit a Business Innovation Client Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, qualified accountant who is passionate about helping businesses grow, leading high‑performing teams, and delivering excellent client outcomes.
This role sits within a busy and progressive Business Innovation team, working with a diverse portfolio of corporate and unincorporated clients across a range of sectors. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping client relationships, supporting innovation, and developing people - all within an organisation that genuinely values flexibility, wellbeing, and long‑term career development.
The Role
As a Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio while also leading and developing a team of professionals.
You’ll act as a trusted adviser to your clients, providing technical expertise, insight, and guidance while helping them navigate challenges and opportunities. Alongside this, you’ll support team development, drive service excellence, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm’s business innovation offering.
This is a senior, visible role with real influence - ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery with leadership, strategy, and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management & Advisory
Managing a portfolio of corporate and unincorporated clients across multiple sectors
Acting as a key point of contact and trusted adviser to clients
Delivering high‑quality technical advice across accounts and taxation
Supporting clients with innovation, growth, and business improvement
Leadership & People Development
Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of staff
Encouraging a positive, high‑performance team culture
Supporting learning, progression, and professional development
Leading by example with integrity, professionalism, and collaboration
Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement
Ensuring high standards of compliance, quality, and client care
Contributing to the development of innovative service offerings
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client experience
Working collaboratively with teams across the wider business
About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications
ACA or ACCA qualified
At least 3 years’ post‑qualified experience
Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
Experience leading and managing a team of staff
Strong technical knowledge of micro and small company accounts
Excellent understanding of direct and indirect taxation
Desirable
SAR / Audit experience (beneficial but not essential)
Personal Attributes
Growth‑minded, ambitious, and forward‑thinking
Highly client‑focused — always acting with integrity
Resilient and confident making the right decisions, even when challenging
Able to build genuine, long‑term relationships
A collaborative team player who leads with positivity and purpose
Committed to making a positive impact through all areas of work
What’s on Offer
Permanent, full‑time role (36.5 hours per week)
Salary of £42,000 – £48,000 (dependent on experience)
Based in Jesmond (preferred) or Chester‑le‑Street
Four‑day working week and flexible working hours
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with additional accrual after year three)
Your birthday off every year
Paid volunteering time to support causes you care about
Team development days and wellbeing initiatives
Defined career pathway with genuine progression opportunities
A supportive, progressive culture with a strong emphasis on people and purpose
Interested?
Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment to discuss this Client Manager opportunity in confidence.
If you’re looking for a senior accounting role that combines leadership, innovation, and values‑led client work, we’d love to hear from you.
Do you enjoy building trusted relationships while driving meaningful improvements for businesses?
Are you looking for a role where strategic thinking, people development, and doing the right thing truly matter?
Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be working with a highly respected, forward‑thinking professional services firm to recruit a Business Innovation Client Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, qualified accountant who is passionate about helping businesses grow, leading high‑performing teams, and delivering excellent client outcomes.
This role sits within a busy and progressive Business Innovation team, working with a diverse portfolio of corporate and unincorporated clients across a range of sectors. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping client relationships, supporting innovation, and developing people - all within an organisation that genuinely values flexibility, wellbeing, and long‑term career development.
The Role
As a Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied client portfolio while also leading and developing a team of professionals.
You’ll act as a trusted adviser to your clients, providing technical expertise, insight, and guidance while helping them navigate challenges and opportunities. Alongside this, you’ll support team development, drive service excellence, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the firm’s business innovation offering.
This is a senior, visible role with real influence - ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical delivery with leadership, strategy, and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
Client Management & Advisory
Managing a portfolio of corporate and unincorporated clients across multiple sectors
Acting as a key point of contact and trusted adviser to clients
Delivering high‑quality technical advice across accounts and taxation
Supporting clients with innovation, growth, and business improvement
Leadership & People Development
Managing, mentoring, and developing a team of staff
Encouraging a positive, high‑performance team culture
Supporting learning, progression, and professional development
Leading by example with integrity, professionalism, and collaboration
Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement
Ensuring high standards of compliance, quality, and client care
Contributing to the development of innovative service offerings
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client experience
Working collaboratively with teams across the wider business
About You
Essential Experience & Qualifications
ACA or ACCA qualified
At least 3 years’ post‑qualified experience
Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors
Experience leading and managing a team of staff
Strong technical knowledge of micro and small company accounts
Excellent understanding of direct and indirect taxation
Desirable
SAR / Audit experience (beneficial but not essential)
Personal Attributes
Growth‑minded, ambitious, and forward‑thinking
Highly client‑focused — always acting with integrity
Resilient and confident making the right decisions, even when challenging
Able to build genuine, long‑term relationships
A collaborative team player who leads with positivity and purpose
Committed to making a positive impact through all areas of work
What’s on Offer
Permanent, full‑time role (36.5 hours per week)
Salary of £42,000 – £48,000 (dependent on experience)
Based in Jesmond (preferred) or Chester‑le‑Street
Four‑day working week and flexible working hours
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with additional accrual after year three)
Your birthday off every year
Paid volunteering time to support causes you care about
Team development days and wellbeing initiatives
Defined career pathway with genuine progression opportunities
A supportive, progressive culture with a strong emphasis on people and purpose
Interested?
Apply today or contact Gillespie Recruitment to discuss this Client Manager opportunity in confidence.
If you’re looking for a senior accounting role that combines leadership, innovation, and values‑led client work, we’d love to hear from you.