Client Manager Senior Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Study support available

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Winchester is partnering with a growing independent accountancy practice to recruit a Client Manager or Senior Accountant. The role offers a genuinely flexible opportunity tailored around your experience, interests and long-term ambitions, with a portfolio designed to grow with you.

You will manage a client portfolio from SME owners to complex assignments, prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax returns, build trusted relationships as the

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience is essential.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Strong ability to manage a portfolio of clients and build professional relationships.
• Solid technical knowledge across accounts preparation and taxation.
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, client‑focused approach.
• Ability to shape the role around career goals, including potential management progression.

Responsibilities

• Managing a client portfolio tailored to your experience and strengths, ranging from SME businesses through to more complex assignments.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Building trusted client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day support and advice.
• Supporting, mentoring or managing junior team members depending on your level of experience.
• Contributing ideas to improve processes and support the firm's continued growth and development.
• Managing workflow, deadlines and billing across your client portfolio.
• Gaining exposure to advisory, tax planning and business development opportunities where desired.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Taxation knowledge

Business advisory

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Qualified by experience

Job description

CMA is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and growing independent accountancy practice in Winchester to recruit a Client Manager or Senior Accountant. As a result of continued business growth, the firm is looking to add another key member to its team and can offer a genuinely flexible opportunity tailored around the successful individual.

Whether you are an established Client Manager seeking greater autonomy and progression, or a Senior Accountant ready to take the next step in your career, this firm will build a portfolio around your existing skills, interests and long-term ambitions. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, from ambitious owner-managed businesses through to more complex and specialist organisations, giving you the opportunity to develop both your technical and advisory expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking practice that values its people, invests in development and offers a clear pathway for future progression. You'll enjoy meaningful client relationships, responsibility from day one and the chance to play an active role in the firm's continued success.

What will the role involve?

• Managing a client portfolio tailored to your experience and strengths, ranging from SME businesses through to more complex assignments
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
• Building trusted client relationships and acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day support and advice
• Supporting, mentoring or managing junior team members depending on your level of experience
• Contributing ideas to improve processes and support the firm's continued growth and development
• Managing workflow, deadlines and billing across your client portfolio
• Gaining exposure to advisory, tax planning and business development opportunities where desired

Suitable Candidate for the Client Manager / Senior Accountant vacancy:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Confident managing a portfolio of clients and building strong professional relationships
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts preparation and taxation
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive and client-focused approach
• Someone looking for a role that can be shaped around their career goals, whether stepping into management or developing further as an experienced manager

Additional benefits and information:

• A client portfolio tailored to your strengths, interests and career aspirations
• Clear progression opportunities and support for those moving into a management position
• Study support available where required
• Flexible and supportive working environment with hybrid working options
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and successful independent practice
• Long-term career development with increasing responsibility as the firm continues to expand
• Salary dependent on experience

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