Semi-Senior / Assistant Client Manager
Cheltenham
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid – 1–2 days in office)
Hours: Part-time (3-4 days per week, flexible)
Contract: Permanent
About Us
At Gro Accountants, we’re not your typical accountancy firm. We’re forward-thinking, people-focused, and one of just 20 Profit First firms in the UK.
Our mission is simple:
�� Better numbers + Better relationships = A better business.
We believe in making a tangible difference to both our clients’ and our team’s lives. With a flexible, dynamic, and supportive culture, we’re ambitious, creative, and committed to continuous improvement.
Why Join Gro?
- Be part of a visionary firm aiming to become the go-to accountants for entrepreneurs across the UK.
- Work in a culture that’s friendly, flexible, fun, and outcome-focused.
- Enjoy opportunities to upskill and grow your career, no matter your starting point.
- Thrive in a values-driven environment: Kaizen (continuous improvement), Above the Line Thinking (no blame, no denial), and No Eeyores (we don’t hire drainers, only energisers)!
- We also live by tough love (honesty with each other) and being true team players.
The Role
As a Semi-Senior / Assistant Client Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients and delivering high-quality service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing annual accounts for small limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
- Reviewing and supporting bookkeeping, with occasional hands-on work and client training (particularly on Xero).
- Regularly communicating with clients via phone, email and in-person meetings (as you grow into the role).
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
- Assisting with self-assessment tax returns.
- Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc queries.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a confident communicator with solid technical knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience in an accounting role (practice experience preferred).
Essential:
- Qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT / ATT).
- Experience preparing financial statements, tax returns, and VAT returns.
- Strong communication skills, especially over the phone.
- Confidence to speak directly with clients and build lasting relationships.
Desirable:
- Bookkeeping and management accounts experience.
- Familiarity with:
- Xero (used by 90% of our clients)
- TaxCalc
- Karbon
- Outlook / Office
- Most importantly, you’ll bring a growth mindset and be open to continuous learning.
What We Offer
- £30,000 pro rata salary
- Part-time, flexible working (3-4 days per week)
- Hybrid set-up – 1–2 days per week in our Cheltenham office
- Free on-site parking
- Work-from-home flexibility
- A friendly, supportive team who want you to succeed
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re ambitious, client-focused, and ready to grow your career in a forward-thinking accountancy firm, we’d love to hear from you.
�� Click on Apply Now and take the next step in your career with Gro Accountants.
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Hours Per Week: Part time
