Client Manager: Path to Director — Hybrid & Local Practice

Pro Talent; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Route to Director

Job summary

Pro Talent in Eastbourne is seeking a Client Manager to take ownership of an existing portfolio and develop into a Director role over the coming years. The office operates as part of a national group but runs locally with autonomy.

You will manage owner‑managed clients across East Sussex, with support from specialist teams when needed. The role offers hybrid working, a clear path to Director, and a strong emphasis on growing the commercial advisory side as well as technical accounting and tax

Qualifications

• AC A/ACCA qualification and solid practice experience required.
• Currently at Manager level or strong Assistant Manager ready to move up.
• Ambition to develop commercial advisory work and progress toward Director.

Responsibilities

• Run your own client portfolio and be the first point of contact for clients.
• Review accounts and tax work prepared by the team.
• Plan conversations, not just compliance tasks.
• Supervise and develop seniors and semi-seniors beneath you.
• Spot advisory opportunities in your portfolio and act on them.
• Build local reputation to secure Director progression.

Skills

Client management

Portfolio management

Business development

Strategic planning

People development

Education

ACA or ACCA

Job description

Pro Talent in Eastbourne is seeking a Client Manager to take ownership of an existing portfolio and develop into a Director role over the coming years. The office operates as part of a national group but runs locally with autonomy.

You will manage owner‑managed clients across East Sussex, with support from specialist teams when needed. The role offers hybrid working, a clear path to Director, and a strong emphasis on growing the commercial advisory side as well as technical accounting and tax