Client Manager; Accountant

• Lead your own client portfolio and accounting team
• Hybrid working with genuine progression opportunities

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing accountancy practice with a strong reputation for supporting SMEs across a diverse range of industries, based in Waterlooville. They have built a people-focused culture centred around collaboration, learning, exceptional client service, and long-term career development.

As a Client Manager (Accountant) you will be responsible for:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring their accounting needs are met efficiently.
• Prepare financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide tailored advice on financial planning and tax strategies.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax returns.
• Act as the main point of contact for client queries and concerns.
• Support junior team members with their development and workload.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client services and processes.
• Ensure deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.

A successful Client Manager (Accountant) should have:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong experience managing a varied client portfolio.
• Proven ability to prepare and review accounts and tax returns.
• Solid technical knowledge of business and personal taxation.
• Experience using cloud-based software such as Xero, Quick Books, Dext, or similar.
• Previous team leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, client-focused, and commercially aware approach.

• Salary ranging from £53,500 to £58,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position based in Waterlooville.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Leadership and people management responsibilities.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
• Opportunity to expand advisory and commercial skills.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.