Client Manager in Dorchester

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service to a diverse client base. The firm works closely with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth individuals, offering a supportive and collaborative environment alongside a modern, forward-thinking approach.

As Client Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, acting as their main point of contact and trusted adviser. You will be responsible for overseeing compliance work while adding real commercial value through proactive advice. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors
• Reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and VAT returns
• Acting as the primary client contact, building strong and long-term relationships
• Providing business advice, including budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
• Identifying tax planning opportunities and liaising with specialists where needed
• Managing workflow, deadlines and WIP across your portfolio
• Reviewing work of junior staff and supporting their development
• Supporting partners with ad hoc advisory and project-based work

Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS102 and statutory accounts preparation is required, along with experience reviewing year-end accounts, corporation tax returns and management accounts. A solid understanding of corporation tax and working knowledge of personal tax is essential. You should have the ability to interpret financial data and provide commercially focused advice to clients, as well as experience acting as a key client contact, managing relationships independently.

Confidence using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage is necessary, along with a proven ability to review and supervise work of junior team members. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in adding value to clients are also important.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary depending on experience, flexible and hybrid working options, a clear progression pathway within a growing firm, varied and interesting client exposure, a supportive and collaborative team environment, and ongoing CPD and professional development.

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