Client Manager
📍 Northampton | 💰 c£45K
Are you an experienced Accounts Senior who’s feeling stuck in your current firm? This could be the opportunity that gives your career the push it needs.
We’re recruiting on behalf of a small but fast-growing independent firm in Northampton — a team that’s expanding quicker than expected and now needs someone with the right experience to step in and help shape the future.
This role is ideal for someone who:
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Has experience in a small firm environment
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Is either ACA/ACCA part-qualified, fully qualified, or qualified by experience
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Wants progression, but isn’t finding it where they are
🔍 What you’ll be doing
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Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies
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Assisting with personal tax returns
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Reviewing and submitting VAT returns
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Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met
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Working directly with directors and clients
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Using Xero (cloud-based) software daily
✅ What you’ll need
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Solid practice experience, especially with small limited companies
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Experience in tax compliance (personal and corporation) would be a plus
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Competence in VAT and management accounts
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Xero knowledge is a must (experience with Sage or Iris also beneficial)
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A proactive mindset and desire to grow with the firm
🧭 Why this firm?
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You’ll join a genuinely growing firm with the flexibility and ambition to match your own
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Your experience is valued — whether or not you’ve passed every exam
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There’s clear opportunity to progress as the firm expands
📩 Interested?
Get in touch with us at Wavelength to find out more — whether you’re ready to apply or just want an informal chat first.
And if you’re generally thinking about a move in audit, tax, or accounts (not just for this role), we’re always happy to offer guidance. Email us at colin@waverecruit.com to book a confidential call.