Client Manager / Senior Management Accountant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Finance professional to join a growing Accountancy Practice in Chippenham.

This growing, forward-thinking practice is looking for a Client Manager / Senior Accountant to play a key role in its next phase of growth. You ll work closely with the Director in a collaborative, high-trust environment, combining technical expertise with a genuinely relationship-driven approach. With a strong focus on advisory, automation and long-term client partnerships, this is an opportunity to step into a visible, influential role, shaping client outcomes, supporting the team and progressing towards portfolio ownership and leadership.

Based in Chippenham, this hybrid role offers a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience. You ll work 3 4 days per week in the office with flexibility around remote working, typically working from home on Fridays. Benefits include private healthcare after three months (including eye care and dental), employer pension contributions, birthday leave, additional Christmas closure days, a brand-new Mac, and a progressive, output-based culture with no timesheets and a clear pathway towards portfolio ownership and senior leadership.

In this role, you ll play a pivotal part in reviewing accounts, overseeing tax work and delivering meaningful advice to a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients. You ll be a key technical reference point internally, supporting quality control and helping to develop a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review statutory accounts, management accounts and tax computations
• Manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of SME clients
• Provide clear, practical advice across personal and corporate tax matters
• Lead and attend client meetings, acting as a trusted adviser
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level team members
• Contribute to the growth and development of your own client portfolio

Skills & Experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or significant UK practice experience
• Strong background within accountancy practice
• Solid exposure to year-end accounts, personal tax and corporate tax
• Experience reviewing work and maintaining technical standards
• Excellent communication skills with a relationship-led approach
• Ambition to progress towards leadership and portfolio ownership

If you re interested in the role, we d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Niche Recruitment with any questions.