Senior Client Manager - Accountancy Practice

CV Screen; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent benefits package

Client ownership

Leadership development

Job summary

CV Screen is recruiting for a Senior Client Manager in an established accountancy practice near Newbury. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office) and a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 with excellent benefits.

You will own a valued client portfolio, provide strategic advisory support and help develop the team while driving business growth. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with substantial practice experience, strong leadership and a track record of

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant, or qualified by experience.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead client meetings.
• Experience in billing and fee management and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, overseeing accounts, tax compliance, onboarding and ongoing advisory support.
• Lead client meetings, presenting financial results and identifying opportunities for commercial value.
• Review work produced by colleagues and coach team members to maintain high technical standards.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to new business development and fee proposals.
• Champion continuous improvement across the practice and collaborate to enhance service and efficiency.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Commercial advisory

Billing & fee management

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Client Manager – Accountancy Practice

Location:Newbury – Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

CV Screen is recruiting for an exciting Senior Client Manager opportunity with an established professional services organisation near Newbury. The organisation provides a broad range of accounting, taxation, business and legal services, supporting businesses and individuals with trusted, commercially focused advice. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional to take ownership of a valued client portfolio, provide strategic advice and play a key role in developing a team. With £55,000 - £60,000 salary, hybrid working and excellent benefits, this role offers genuine scope to make an impact and progress your career.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, overseeing accounts, tax compliance, onboarding and ongoing advisory support.
• Lead client meetings, clearly presenting financial results and identifying opportunities to add commercial value.
• Review work produced by colleagues, maintaining high technical standards while coaching and developing team members.
• Build long-term client relationships, while contributing to new business development and fee proposals.
• Champion continuous improvement across the practice, collaborating with colleagues to enhance client service and efficiency.

What Experience is Required

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, with substantial accountancy practice experience.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, provide commercial advice and confidently lead client meetings.
• Strong leadership and commercial skills, including experience of reviewing work, developing people, billing and fee management.

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office
• Excellent benefits package
• Significant client ownership and autonomy
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative, forward-thinking professional environment

Location

This role is easily commutable from Newbury, Reading, Basingstoke, Hungerford, Andover, Didcot and Swindon.

Alternate Job Titles

• Client Manager – Accountancy Practice
• Senior Practice Accountant
• Client Portfolio Manager
• Accounts & Tax Manager