Assistant Client Manager

Reed; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Personalised development plan

Clear progression opportunities

Modern office environment

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Reed, a growing accountancy practice in Essex, is seeking an experienced Assistant Client Manager to join its team in a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working. You will manage your own portfolio of clients, deliver exceptional service, meet deadlines across accounts, VAT and compliance work, and support senior colleagues.

A proactive, client-focused approach and strong communication are essential for progression toward Client Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice and managing client relationships.
• Strong technical and analytical skills in accounting.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients.
• Acting as the primary point of contact and delivering exceptional client service.
• Managing deadlines across accounts, VAT returns and compliance work.
• Supporting senior team members with the wider client portfolio.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounting

Deadline management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Assistant Client Manager

Hybrid Working Available (Minimum 3 Days Office-Based)

Competitive Salary Depending on Experience

Full-Time Permanent

An ambitious and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Client Manager to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified practice professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, managing a portfolio of clients, and supporting the development of colleagues. The successful candidate will take ownership of their own client portfolio while working closely with senior members of the team, with a clear progression path to Client Manager.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own portfolio of clients
• Acting as the primary point of contact and delivering exceptional client service
• Managing deadlines across accounts, VAT returns and compliance work
• Supporting senior team members with the wider client portfolio
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• At least 3 years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Experience managing client relationships and deadlines
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A proactive, commercial and client-focused approach

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Personalised development plan
• Clear progression opportunities
• Modern office environment
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance