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Posted 02 August, 2026

Senior Accountant / Client Manager (Accountancy Practice)

The Niche Partnership
Waterlooville, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Are you ready to move beyond preparing accounts and into a role where you'll review work, mentor colleagues and become the trusted second-in-command to the Partners?If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for genuine career progression, this is an opportunity to join one of Hampshire's fastest-growing accountancy firms.Following 40% growth last year, the business is investing in its next phase of expansion and is looking for a Senior Accountant / Client Manager who wants more responsibility, greater client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the practice.Initially, you'll split your time between preparing accounts and reviewing work completed by the team. As you settle into the role, your focus will naturally evolve towards reviewing, mentoring and supporting the Partners, giving you the chance to step away from day-to-day production work and into a more strategic position.What you'll be doing\n
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  • Review year-end accounts, personal tax returns and P11Ds
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  • Prepare statutory accounts during the initial transition period
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  • Become the go-to reviewer for the wider team
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  • Support, mentor and develop junior accountants
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  • Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are achieved
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  • Build trusted relationships with clients
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  • Work alongside the Directors to improve processes and support continued growth
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What we're looking forYou'll already have experience working within an accountancy practice and be confident producing accounts and reviewing work.Whether you're ACA, ACCA, AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience, we're much more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, technical ability and ambition.You'll probably be working as a:\n
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  • Senior Accountant
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  • Client Manager
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  • Practice Senior
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  • Accounts Manager
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  • Client Accountant
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  • Client Advisor
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Why you'll want this role\n
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  • Hybrid working - work from home up to 3 days each week
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  • Flexible working hours
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  • No timesheets
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  • Clear progression towards a senior leadership position
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  • Full study support if you want to continue your qualifications
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  • Tailored training based on your career goals
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  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
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  • Buy up to 5 additional days holiday
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  • Holiday entitlement increases with service
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  • Free onsite parking
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  • Free food in the office
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  • Confidential counselling support
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  • Modern, collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, building client relationships and wants to play an important role in the continued success of a growing, forward-thinking practice.If you'd like to find out more, simply apply with your CV or LinkedIn profile. We'd love to tell you more.We take your application seriously and we respond to every application because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and does not discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you regarding work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the Privacy tab on our website.