Assistant Client Manager

Assistant Client Manager

Chichester & Hampshire | Full Time | Office Based

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking for the next step in your practice career?

We're working with a growing and ambitious accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and support to owner-managed businesses across the South Coast. As the firm continues to expand, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Client Manager to support the delivery of a varied client portfolio while developing towards a more senior management position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships, reviewing and overseeing technical work, and taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion.

The Opportunity

Working closely with a Portfolio Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting the preparation and review of accounts and tax work while ensuring assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.

You will also play an important role in mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and helping to maintain the firm's high standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts
Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
Managing multiple client assignments and deadlines simultaneously
Acting as a key contact for clients and handling day-to-day queries
Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
Supporting workflow management, WIP control and assignment profitability
Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory requirements
Identifying issues, risks and opportunities and escalating where appropriate
Supporting the development and training of less experienced colleagues
Contributing to a collaborative, client-focused team environment

About You

You'll be a qualified accountant with experience gained within an accountancy practice and looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, client exposure and long-term progression.

You'll ideally have:

✅ ACA or ACCA qualification

✅ Strong accounts production experience across owner-managed businesses

✅ Experience preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns

✅ Good knowledge of limited companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders

✅ Experience reviewing work completed by junior staff

✅ Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

✅ Commercial awareness and an understanding of budgets, WIP and recovery

✅ A proactive and professional approach to problem solving

✅ Full UK driving licence

What You'll Gain

This is more than just a technical accounting role. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your client management skills, develop portfolio ownership experience and work closely with senior leadership in a firm that actively encourages career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience
28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
Additional birthday leave after successful completion of probation
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff discounts platform
Fully funded social events throughout the year
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Interested?

If you're looking to join a modern, growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can continue to develop, we'd love to hear from you.

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