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.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to Giselle Whitton at CV Screen in strict confidence.
Alternate Job Titles
- Client Manager – Accountancy Practice
- Senior Practice Accountant
- Client Portfolio Manager
- Accounts & Tax Manager
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