Senior Client Manager - Hybrid

Ashdown Group; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting practice in Waterlooville is seeking a qualified Client Accountant. In this hybrid role, you will manage your client portfolio, providing strategic financial advice and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT) and have a strong background in client relationship management. This position offers a salary of up to £50,000 along with generous benefits including a healthcare cash plan.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday reward scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified with experience in practice.
• Confident managing the full accounting process end-to-end.
• Skilled in Excel and familiar with cloud software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit accounts and tax returns.
• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants.
• Maintain strong client relationships and oversee onboarding.

Skills

Client relationship management

Financial insights

Tax efficiency

Deadline management

Excellent communication

Education

Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT)

Tools

Excel

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a dynamic, forward-thinking practice. Our client are passionate about supporting ambitious professionals so this would suit someone ready to step into a role where you can own your portfolio and build real client relationships. The role is offered on a hybrid basis with four days based at their modern offices near Waterlooville and one day working from home.

As a Client Accountant, you’ll be the go-to advisor for your own portfolio of clients – helping businesses thrive through expert financial insights and proactive support. You’ll work closely with clients across a variety of sectors, guiding them on tax efficiency, growth strategies, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of preparing, submitting, and delivering accounts and tax returns for a range of clients.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of accountants, helping them deliver first class service and ensure deadlines are met and supporting their technical development.
• Check and review financial and tax work, providing constructive feedback that strengthens team performance and builds confidence.
• Support Senior Management team by improving key team metrics such as productivity, efficiency, and output.
• Maintain strong client relationships and oversee the onboarding process for new clients from initial bookkeeping and compliance tasks to smoothly integrating them into your portfolio.
• Access clients tax positions and offer advisory support on cashflow and budgets.
• Prepare and deliver impactful year-end meetings, providing insights that shape client decisions. Ensure all HMRC and Companies House filings are accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACCA / ACA / AAT) with experience in practice
• Confident managing the full accounting process end-to-end
• Brilliant communicator who enjoys building client relationships
• Deadline-driven, organised, and solutions-focused
• Skilled in Excel and familiar with cloud software like Xero or QuickBooks

Benefits

The salary is up to £50,000 with a range of generous benefits including pension, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and holiday reward scheme. The role is hybrid with four days based at the practice’s modern offices in Waterlooville, easily commutable from Portsmouth and Southampton.