Client Relationship Manager - Business Services in Chichester

Client Relationship Manager - Business Services

Chichester, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026

We are working with an established and growing accountancy practice in Sussex to recruit a Client Relationship Manager to join its Business Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountancy professional to manage a varied client portfolio, build lasting relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the firm.

You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax and advisory services, acting as the main point of contact for your clients and ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines.

Working closely with colleagues across the practice, you will also support junior team members, identify opportunities to add value and help drive improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, building strong and long lasting relationships.




• Act as the main point of contact for client queries and provide proactive support and guidance.




• Oversee the preparation of accounts, tax returns, management accounts and other compliance services.




• Plan and monitor assignments to ensure deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.




• Review work completed by junior team members, providing guidance and support where required.




• Delegate work effectively and contribute to the development of trainees and junior colleagues.




• Monitor work in progress, billing, recoverability and portfolio profitability.




• Identify opportunities to provide additional services and support clients with their wider business needs.




• Liaise with Managers and Directors on technical matters and advisory projects.




• Maintain up to date technical knowledge and contribute to improvements in processes and efficiency.

Requirements

We are looking for a commercially minded and client focused professional who enjoys building relationships and taking ownership of their work.

You will ideally have:

• Experience managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice.




• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, taxation and compliance.




• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent experience gained within practice.




• Excellent communication, organisational and client management skills.




• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.




• Commercial awareness, including billing, budgets and profitability.




• Confidence using cloud accounting software and other relevant IT systems.




• A proactive approach and a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

£45,000 - £52,000 dependent on experienceand background, negotiable.

• Parking




• Hybrid Working + Flexible Working




• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays +Birthday.




• Quarterly socialsand actively engage in team activities.

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).

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