Portfolio Manager - Chichester

£45,000 - £60,000
Ref: 1818 Date Posted: Tuesday 03 Jun 2025

Portfolio Manager – Accountancy Practice | Chichester

Full Time | Permanent 
28 Days Holiday, Birthday Off, Bonus Scheme, Free Parking

Are you a qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio in a growing, forward-thinking firm?

We’re working with a well-established and progressive accountancy practice with offices across Chichester and Hampshire. They are seeking a proactive and experienced Portfolio Manager to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong client management skills who enjoys variety and thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The Role

As Portfolio Manager, you will lead the delivery of services to your own portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance, quality, and a first-class client experience. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing all aspects of client service delivery, including year-end accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax compliance

  • Advising clients on business and tax matters, offering strategic insight and support

  • Leading and mentoring junior team members, reviewing work, and supporting their development

  • Overseeing workflow to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of services

  • Meeting internal billing targets and service KPIs

  • Supporting Directors and Partners on more complex or high-value clients

You’ll play a vital role in maintaining client relationships and driving excellent standards across the practice.

About You

You will be:

  • ACCA or ACA qualified, with at least 2–3 years' post-qualification experience in a UK accountancy practice

  • Confident managing your own portfolio and communicating with clients at all levels

  • Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working to deadlines

  • Experienced in reviewing accounts and providing constructive feedback to junior staff

  • Technically strong, with a good grasp of both business and personal tax compliance

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

Experience with a variety of accounting software and an interest in advisory work will be highly valued.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience

  • 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service

  • An extra day off for your birthday

  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme

  • Regular staff social events

  • Free onsite parking

A full UK driving licence is required due to office locations.