Client Finance Manager 4-day week
Posted 1 day ago by Hays
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Farnborough, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Client Finance Manager role at a boutique accounting firm offers an opportunity for ambitious professionals to engage directly with owner-managed businesses, providing meaningful financial insights and support. This position emphasizes a collaborative work culture and structured career progression, with a focus on personal impact rather than routine tasks. Candidates will be involved in producing financial data, reviewing accounts, and onboarding new clients. The firm promotes a modern working environment with a 30-hour, 4-day work week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as part of the management team for owner-managed businesses
- Produce financial data that is meaningful
- Review accounts and tax computations for efficiency
- Transform numbers into insights for non-accountant directors
- Support onboarding of new clients and assist in shaping their business plans
Key Skills:
- ACCA or ACA qualification
- 3+ years in an accountancy or outsourcing firm
- Ability to prepare statutory and management accounts for small companies
- Ambitious and curious mindset
- Strong communication skills
Salary (Rate): £60,000.00 yearly
City: Farnborough
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Your New Company
We're representing a boutique, multi-site accounting, tax, and business advisory firm that's not stuck in the past. They've built a culture around:
Working practices that actually make sense
A relaxed, collaborative team (no corporate nonsense)
Tech that's ahead of the curve, not something your grandparents used.
Your New Role
This isn't a job for someone who wants to hide behind spreadsheets all day. You'll bring your personality to a role that offers structured, rapid career progression and plenty of variety:
Act as part of the management team for owner-managed businesses
Produce financial data that actually means something
Review accounts and tax computations to make them leaner and smarter
Turn numbers into insights for directors who don't speak accountant
Support onboarding of new clients and help shape their first business plans
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact and not just tick boxes, this is it.
What You'll Need to Succeed
Our client wants someone ambitious, curious, and ready to grow into a proper business advisor-not just a number cruncher. You'll also need:
ACCA or ACA qualification
3+ years in an accountancy or outsourcing firm
Ability to prepare statutory and management accounts for small companies
What You'll Get in Return
Here's the kicker:
A 30-hour, 4-day working week as standard (yes, you read that right)
30 days' holiday
Free parking
Exposure to bigger, more complex clients
A clear path to mentoring and management
If you're tired of being "just an accountant" and want a role that values your brain and your personality, hit apply. We'll talk you through the details.
Your New Company
We're representing a boutique, multi-site accounting, tax, and business advisory firm that's not stuck in the past. They've built a culture around:
Working practices that actually make sense
A relaxed, collaborative team (no corporate nonsense)
Tech that's ahead of the curve, not something your grandparents used.
Desired Skills and Experience
AAT
ATT
CTA
ACCA
ACA
ICAEW
XERO
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