Assistant Client Manager

Adecco; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts platform

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is assisting a growing accountancy practice in the South Coast area in recruiting an Assistant Client Manager. This role is based in Chichester & Hampshire, office-based, with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

ACA or ACCA qualification and strong experience in accounts and tax work are expected as you support a varied client portfolio and develop toward senior management. You will work closely with a Portfolio Manager, review technical work, mentor junior colleagues, and take

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in an accountancy practice.
• Looking for greater responsibility, client exposure and progression.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Manage multiple client assignments and deadlines.
• Act as a key client contact and handle day-to-day queries.
• Review work of junior staff and provide feedback.
• Support workflow management, WIP control and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and opportunities and escalate as needed.
• Assist in mentoring and training less experienced colleagues.
• Contribute to a collaborative, client-focused team environment.

Skills

Client management

Accounts production

Tax returns review

People development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

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.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.