Client Manager

Are you an experienced practice professional looking for a Client Manager opportunity offering genuine responsibility and the potential to progress towards partnership if desired. Our accountancy and finance recruitment team is supporting an established accountancy practice in Eastleigh, Hampshire with the appointment of a Client Manager to take ownership of a varied portfolio of SME clients. This is a key role within the practice, offering the autonomy to manage your portfolio from start to finish, build strong client relationships and oversee the delivery of work across the team. With a potential future pathway towards partnership, this could be an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a longer-term career move where they can make a real impact. What will the Client Manager role involve? Taking overall ownership of a portfolio of approximately 50 SME limited company clients, developing trusted and long-lasting relationshipsCoordinating work completed by preparatory staff and outsourced bookkeeping teams to ensure an efficient and consistent serviceReviewing and finalising accounts and related work, maintaining high standards of accuracy and qualityManaging deadlines and overseeing the complete delivery cycle for your clients, giving you genuine ownership of the portfolioProviding a responsive and professional service while becoming a trusted point of contact for clients and their wider business needs Suitable Candidate for the Client Manager vacancy: Strong experience managing a portfolio of SME clients within an accountancy practiceConfident reviewing work, delegating effectively and maintaining consistently high standardsComfortable taking ownership of end-to-end client delivery while managing competing deadlinesA confident communicator with a client-focused, commercially aware approach and the ability to build lasting relationshipsProfessionally qualified or able to demonstrate substantial relevant practice experience, with the ambition to continue progressing your career Additional benefits and information for the role of Client Manager: Excellent longer-term career opportunity with potential future progression towards partnershipSalary of GBP50,000 GBP60,000, dependent on experienceFlexible ad hoc homeworking available where appropriatePart-time working will also be considered, offering additional flexibility for the right candidatePredominantly office-based in Eastleigh, providing the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and clients CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.