Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud

Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled – 6 Partner Firm– Portsmouth

Our client is an independent accountancy practice with a long-standing heritage, helping businesses and individuals thrive for over a century. While they are proud of their history, they are firmly focused on the future, combining credibility with innovation.

The firm has around 100 staff and is led by a team of directors committed to building a great culture and developing the next generation of accounting professionals. They use cloud-based systems, streamlined processes, and continuous improvement to deliver excellent service to clients and a supportive environment for their people.

Based in a modern office near Portsmouth, the firm offers a friendly, professional team environment, with plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and progress as the business continues to expand.

Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact — building trusted, long term relationships.


• Leading delivery: preparing/reviewing accounts and related compliance work, ensuring accuracy, deadlines and a consistently high standard.  


• Providing proactive advice — translating numbers into clear actions and helping clients make better decisions (not just reporting history). 


• Producing (and improving) management accounts, reporting packs and dashboards where valuable for clients. 


• Driving great client experience: anticipating questions, resolving issues quickly, and keeping communication clear and professional.  


• Supporting client onboarding and improvements: helping clients adopt cloud tools and better ways of working (including sensible automation). 


• Reviewing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their development and ensuring work is delivered efficiently and correctly. 

As a Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled you will be/have:

• ACA or ACCA Qualified


• Experience of reviewing accounts preparation assignments


• Demonstrate the ability to supervise a small team

In return, as a Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled, you will receive:

• Real progression: a clear pathway towards Client Manager roles, with regular 1 2 1s and development reviews to keep things moving.


• Modern working support: ongoing investment in technology and process improvements so you can spend more time advising clients and less time battling admin.


• Balance that actually works: a 37.5 hour week, flexible start/finish times, and 28 days’ holiday (including statutory days) with the option to buy more.


• Reward and security: annual bonus scheme, pension and life assurance (2x salary).


• A team you’ll enjoy working with: a collaborative, supportive culture and regular social events (summer + Christmas celebrations). 

If you are looking for Senior Accountant / Client Manager -Digital, Cloud & AI Enabled jobs in Hampshire, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists.