Client Manager Accounts - Agricultural Clients

Client Manager (Accounts) - Agricultural Clients

Winchester, Hampshire

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive, based on experience

A growing accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Client Manager - Agricultural to manage and develop a portfolio of rural and agricultural clients. This is a client-facing role offering long-term relationship management, technical variety and exposure to specialist agricultural accounting and tax work.

The role is well suited to a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with experience supporting agricultural businesses, landed estates or rural enterprises.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of agricultural and rural clients, including farming businesses, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing day-to-day accounting and advisory support
• Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations
• Oversee bookkeeping and VAT work for agricultural clients
• Build long-term client relationships and provide a high standard of service
• Liaise with Partners and specialists to support complex or advisory-led work
• Use a range of accounting software including IRIS, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero
• Manage assignments to ensure work is delivered accurately, on time and to budget
• Take responsibility for billing, recoveries and workflow management
• Supervise, train and support junior team members
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm

Candidate Profile

• ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified UK practice experience
• Strong experience within the agricultural / rural sector
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and agricultural accounting considerations
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident, professional and proactive approach
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and cloud-based accounting software

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Flexible working hours , with core hours of 10am-4pm
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans
• Exposure to a wide and varied client base across multiple industries
• Clear opportunities to enhance technical, commercial and leadership skills

Location

• Winchester, Hampshire
• Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Next Steps

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on or