Senior Client Portfolio Manager - Hybrid & Growth Focus

Reed; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Client Portfolio Manager to join our Thatcham team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, review technical work and support the development of colleagues, contributing to the practice's growth and client satisfaction.

You will operate in a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 plus bonus, delivering commercially focused advice and high-quality service to clients across the South of England.

Qualifications

• ACCA, ACA (ICAEW) qualification or be qualified by experience.
• Significant experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong leadership capable of developing team members.
• Commercial awareness including billing, proposals and recoveries.
• Excellent relationship management to build trust and advise clients.
• Strong technical background to review work to high standards.
• Confident to own client portfolios and work independently.
• Excellent communication and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, including annual accounts and tax returns.
• Lead client sign-off meetings and provide proactive advice.
• Take ownership of client matters with autonomy.
• Review work by trainees and qualified accountants for high standards.
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver outstanding service.
• Meet prospective clients and support business development.
• Lead, mentor and develop team members.
• Collaborate across the wider group to maximise client outcomes.
• Ensure billing, recoveries and documentation are managed accurately.
• Represent the business in local community and professional networks.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Client service

Independent work

Proactive mindset

Team development

Education

ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience

Job description

Reed is seeking a Senior Client Portfolio Manager to join our Thatcham team. You will manage a portfolio of clients, review technical work and support the development of colleagues, contributing to the practice's growth and client satisfaction.

You will operate in a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 plus bonus, delivering commercially focused advice and high-quality service to clients across the South of England.