Client Manager / Senior Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent firm of accountants is looking to appoint a Client Manager or Senior Accountant in Peacehaven, UK. This role offers the chance to manage a tailored client portfolio with both routine and complex assignments. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified or experienced, with the ability to manage varied portfolios and build strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will enjoy autonomy in shaping their role and pursuing long-term development. This position provides opportunities to grow and adapt according to skills and ambition.

Benefits

Portfolio shaped around your strengths

Progression towards management roles

Study support if required

Long-term development opportunities

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience in managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage a tailored portfolio of clients, from compliance work to complex assignments.
• Review and prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax returns.
• Act as main contact for your portfolio, providing quality advice.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

Experience working within a UK accountancy practice

Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax

Excellent communication and client relationship skills

Job description

CMA is delighted to be supporting a successful and growing independent firm of accountants that is now looking to appoint a Client Manager or Senior Accountant. This opportunity has arisen purely due to continued growth, and the firm can shape the role and portfolio around the successful individual.

Whether you're an experienced Manager seeking a fresh challenge, or a Senior Accountant ready to step into a management role, the firm can build a client portfolio that plays to your strengths. Options include a mix of general SME clients, or exposure to more complex and specialist businesses, depending on experience and ambition.

This is a rare chance to join a supportive practice that genuinely adapts roles to suit its people, offering long‑term development and the autonomy to grow your own client base.

What will the role involve?

• Managing a tailored portfolio of clients—ranging from routine compliance work to more complex assignments depending on experience
• Reviewing and preparing statutory accounts, drafting corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
• Acting as the main point of contact for your portfolio, providing quality advice and maintaining strong client relationships
• Supporting or leading a small team depending on seniority
• Contributing to process improvements and helping shape the firm’s continued growth
• Managing workflow, deadlines and billing for your own portfolio
• Involvement in advisory, planning or project work depending on interest and capability

Suitable Candidate for the Client Manager / Senior Accountant vacancy:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience working within a UK accountancy practice
• Confident managing a varied portfolio of SMEs, corporates or specialist clients
• Strong technical grounding across accounts and tax
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Someone looking for a role that adapts to their skills and ambitions—either stepping into management or continuing at an established manager level

Additional benefits and information:

• Portfolio shaped around your strengths, experience and preferences
• Progression available for those wanting to move into a management role
• Study if required
• Long‑term development as the firm continues to grow

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