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Accountant - Client Manager (SME Portfolio)

Client Manager – SME Portfolio
Fully Remote | Northern Ireland & Ireland | £60,000–£75,000 + 10% Bonus + Future Equity Opportunity

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant looking for more than just another portfolio to manage?
Would you like the freedom to work from home, build genuine relationships with clients, influence business decisions and become a trusted advisor rather than simply producing year-end accounts?

Keenan Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a progressive and growing accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Client Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that genuinely values autonomy, flexibility and high-quality client service.
Working predominantly from home, you’ll manage your own portfolio of SME clients across Northern Ireland and Ireland, visiting clients when required while enjoying the flexibility and independence that comes with a fully remote role.
 

The Opportunity
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You’ll become the trusted adviser to a diverse portfolio of businesses, supporting them across bookkeeping, payroll, accounts preparation, taxation and commercial business advice.
Rather than working behind the scenes, you’ll play a key role in helping business owners make informed financial decisions, improve performance and achieve long-term success.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Client Portfolio Management
•    Manage a portfolio of SME clients across multiple sectors 
•    Act as the main client contact and build strong, long-term relationships 
•    Develop a strong understanding of client businesses and identify opportunities to add value 
•    Manage deadlines and ensure all compliance obligations are met
Bookkeeping & Management Accounting
•    Complete and review bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software 
•    Prepare and review VAT returns in line with current legislation 
•    Reconcile bank, control, and balance sheet accounts 
•    Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts where required 
•    Maintain accurate financial records and resolve bookkeeping queries 
•    Process and manage PAYE payroll, including RTI submissions
Accounts Preparation
•    Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders 
•    Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards 
•    Liaise with clients to obtain required information and support timely reporting
Tax Compliance & Advisory
•    Prepare corporation tax computations and returns 
•    Prepare personal tax returns for directors and business owners 
•    Prepare Capital Gains Tax computations and returns
•    Provide advice on routine tax matters and identify planning opportunities 
•    Keep up to date with tax legislation and communicate impacts to clients
Business Advisory
•    Provide practical financial and commercial advice to clients 
•    Support clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management 
•    Assist with company formations, restructures, and financing requirements 
•    Identify and implement improvements to clients’ financial systems and processes
Practice Development
•    Promote cloud accounting and digital solutions 
•    Identify opportunities to expand services to new clients and within the client base 
•    Contribute to continuous improvement within the practice

Skills & Experience

Essential
•    ACA or ACCA qualified 
•    Previous experience in an accountancy practice at Manager level or above 
•    Experience managing a portfolio of SME clients 
•    Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience 
•    Strong knowledge of corporation tax, income tax, PAYE, and VAT 
•    Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage) 
•    Excellent communication and client relationship skills 
•    Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines 
•    High level of accuracy and attention to detail 
•    Experience delivering business advisory services
 

Personal Attributes
•    Professional, client-focused, and commercially aware 
•    Proactive with strong problem-solving ability 
•    Able to work independently in a remote environment 
•    Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills 
•    Committed to delivering high-quality client service 
•    Motivated to continually develop and stay current

What’s on Offer?
•    Salary of £60,000–£75,000, depending on experience.
•    10% annual performance bonus.
•    Fully remote working, with occasional client visits across Northern Ireland and Ireland.
•    26 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays.
•    3% employer pension contribution.
•    Company mobile phone.
•    40-hour working week (Monday to Friday).
•    The opportunity to work with an impressive and varied SME client base.
•    Genuine autonomy and flexibility.
•    Long-term potential for equity participation for the right individual.

Why Apply?
This is more than an accountancy role—it’s an opportunity to become a genuine business partner to your clients while enjoying the flexibility of home working and the backing of an ambitious, modern practice.
If you’re looking for a position where your expertise is valued, your opinion matters, and your career has genuine long-term potential, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more or apply in complete confidence, contact Aideen Duggan at Keenan Recruitment today. T: 02890021616 or perm@keenanrecruitment.co.uk 

Keenan Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer, acting as an Employment Business on behalf of our Clients for temporary work and an Employment Agency for providing permanent employment with our Clients.

Keenan Recruitment is proudly a Corporate Member of REC - 10638 (Recruitment and Employment Confederation) adhering to all current employment legislation.

Location: Remote | Salary: £60000 - £75000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 03/07/2026