Senior Client Manager - Accountancy Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Excellent benefits

Significant client ownership

Job summary

CV Screen Ltd is seeking a Senior Client Manager in a hybrid role near Newbury. You will own a diverse client portfolio, oversee accounts and tax compliance, and deliver strategic, commercially-focused guidance to clients.

Lead client meetings, coach junior staff, and collaborate on fee proposals to grow the practice. The role offers strong development opportunities and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant, or qualified by experience, with substantial practice experience.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and provide commercial advice.
• Strong leadership and commercial skills, including billing and fee management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, supervising accounts and tax compliance.
• Lead client meetings, presenting financial results and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Review work produced by colleagues, coaching and developing team members.
• Build long-term client relationships and contribute to new business development.
• Champion continuous improvement across the practice and enhance client service.

Skills

Client relationships

Leadership

Billing & fee management

Team coaching

Reviewing work

Education

ACA/ACCA

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