Job Description

Accountancy Client Manager

Location:

Hybrid - London (Bermondsey, SE1)

Company:

Dragon Argent

Contract:

Full time

About the role

Dragon Argent is a fast-growing, SRA-regulated professional services firm supporting high-potential SMEs through joined-up advisory, accountancy and legal expertise.

We're looking for an

Accountancy Client Manager

to act as a trusted partner to a portfolio of clients, helping business owners free up time and make better commercial decisions. This is a

client-facing role

with a strong

advisory element

, alongside core compliance responsibilities.

Experience in advisory services is not required

but you must have a genuine

interest in advisory work, commercial thinking and presenting insights to clients

.

Key responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of c.25 SME clients as the main day-to-day contact Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and management accounts Oversee bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and outsourced accountancy functions Provide regular advisory support, including: Cashflow forecasting, Budgeting, Scenario planning & Tailored management information Present financial insights clearly to clients to support decision-making Manage deadlines, WIP, billing and budgets Support, review and develop junior team members Assist with onboarding new clients and improving internal processes Contribute to business development, marketing content, events and client training

Skills & experience

ACA or ACCA qualified Strong communication and client-presentation skills Interest in advisory services and commercial problem-solving Confident working directly with business owners Experience using Xero (essential) Experience with Iris Accounts Production & Business Tax (preferred) Proactive, collaborative and able to work independently Warm, approachable and client-focused

Benefits & rewards

Competitive salary Annual discretionary performance bonus Pension: 3% employer contribution (rising to 8% over 5 years)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Buy back up to 5 holiday days per year Additional holiday after 2 and 5 years' service Flexible approach to religious holidays Up to 5 days sick leave at full pay AXA private health insurance Life insurance (up to 4x salary) 24/7 health & wellbeing support Free annual eye test Hybrid working (office & home)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Flexitime Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London SE1 3XF