Finance Business Partner / Client Manager

Town/City:Brighton

Salary/Rate:£40,000 - £50,000

Job type:Perm

County:East Sussex

Sector:Finance & Accountancy Practice

Job ref:ECOFBPSA

Post Date:24. 06. 2026

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Meet Our Recruiter

Jimmy

Director - Public Practice Specialist

01273 077004

contact@ecorecruitmentgroup.com

About the Role

📍 Brighton | Hybrid/Flexible Working | Full-Time

Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys working closely with clients and helping businesses succeed?

We're recruiting for a Finance Business Partner / Client Manager to join a modern, advisory-led accountancy practice in Brighton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, interpreting financial information, and acting as a trusted advisor to business owners.

Unlike traditional practice roles, you'll spend less time in compliance and more time supporting clients with meaningful financial insights and commercial decision-making.

What You'll Do

Client Relationship Management

Act as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients
Build long-term relationships with business owners
Provide clear, practical financial advice
Deliver exceptional client service and support

Advisory & Business Partnering

Lead quarterly and annual planning discussions
Review management accounts and identify key trends
Help clients understand opportunities, risks, and performance
Support business growth through strategic financial insight

Internal Collaboration

Work closely with bookkeeping, payroll, and accounts teams
Champion client needs internally
Monitor client engagement, renewals, and billing

What We're Looking For

ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience within accountancy practice
Comfortable managing client relationships
Experience reviewing management accounts
Ability to explain financial information clearly
Organised and capable of managing multiple clients
Experience using Xero or similar cloud accounting software

What's On Offer

Competitive salary
Clear progression opportunities
Ongoing professional development
Flexitime
25 days holiday + option to buy more
Early finish Fridays during the summer
Quarterly team events
Pension scheme
Death in service cover
Cycle to work scheme
Charity day each year
Sabbatical leave after 5 years
Relaxed dress code
Free biscuits in the office 🍪

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If you're looking to move away from heavy compliance work and into a more client-focused advisory role where you can genuinely add value to businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

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