Full job descriptionAssistant Client Manager
Chichester & Hampshire | Full Time | Office Based
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking for the next step in your practice career?
We’re working with a growing and ambitious accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and support to owner-managed businesses across the South Coast. As the firm continues to expand, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Client Manager to support the delivery of a varied client portfolio while developing towards a more senior management position.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships, reviewing and overseeing technical work, and taking ownership of assignments from planning through to completion.


The Opportunity
Working closely with a Portfolio Manager, you will take responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting the preparation and review of accounts and tax work while ensuring assignments are delivered accurately, efficiently and on time.
You will also play an important role in mentoring junior team members, providing technical guidance and helping to maintain the firm’s high standards of client service.


Key Responsibilities
*Preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts
*Preparing and reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
*Managing multiple client assignments and deadlines simultaneously
*Acting as a key contact for clients and handling day-to-day queries
*Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
*Supporting workflow management, WIP control and assignment profitability
*Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting, tax and regulatory requirements
*Identifying issues, risks and opportunities and escalating where appropriate
*Supporting the development and training of less experienced colleagues
*Contributing to a collaborative, client-focused team environment


About You
You’ll be a qualified accountant with experience gained within an accountancy practice and looking for a role that offers greater responsibility, client exposure and long-term progression.


You’ll ideally have:
ACA or ACCA qualification
Strong accounts production experience across owner-managed businesses
Experience preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns
Good knowledge of limited companies, partnerships, LLPs and sole traders
Experience reviewing work completed by junior staff
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Commercial awareness and an understanding of budgets, WIP and recovery
A proactive and professional approach to problem solving
Full UK driving licence


What You’ll Gain
This is more than just a technical accounting role. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your client management skills, develop portfolio ownership experience and work closely with senior leadership in a firm that actively encourages career progression.


Benefits
*Competitive salary dependent on experience
*28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
*Additional birthday leave after successful completion of probation
*Free on-site parking
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Staff discounts platform
*Fully funded social events throughout the year
*Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities


Interested?
If you’re looking to join a modern, growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can continue to develop, we’d love to hear from you.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.