Accounts Assistant Manager (ACA/ACCA) - Client Leadership

CMA Recruitment Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Chichester is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified practice professional for an Accounts Assistant Manager role. You will manage accounts and tax work across a varied client portfolio, building strong client relationships and supporting junior colleagues.

Working with the Portfolio Manager, you will oversee workflow, maintain high service standards, and contribute to wider advisory work while developing management skills in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with strong experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Confident across accounts and tax compliance, with a strong technical foundation.
• Previous experience reviewing work, or the desire to take greater responsibility for developing junior members of the team.
• A confident and professional communicator who enjoys building positive, long-term relationships with clients.
• Organised, proactive and ready to take the next step into a role offering greater responsibility and involvement in portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of accounts and tax work across a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Preparing statutory and management accounts, corporation tax computations and personal tax returns.
• Reviewing work completed by junior colleagues, providing constructive feedback and supporting their ongoing development.
• Building strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact and confidently dealing with day-to-day queries.
• Working alongside the Portfolio Manager to manage workflow, maintain high standards of client service and identify opportunities to provide additional support to clients.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Client management

Team development

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group in Chichester is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified practice professional for an Accounts Assistant Manager role. You will manage accounts and tax work across a varied client portfolio, building strong client relationships and supporting junior colleagues.

Working with the Portfolio Manager, you will oversee workflow, maintain high service standards, and contribute to wider advisory work while developing management skills in a hands-on environment.