Accountancy Practice - Portfolio Manager

We are working with a highly regarded, independently owned firm of accountants in Mid-Kent that is experiencing sustained growth and success. As a result, a rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Manager to join the business in a key leadership role.

This position offers the chance to take on significant responsibility within a close-knit, professional team, with genuine autonomy and influence over both client relationships and internal operations.

The Role

As Client Manager, you will play a central role in the day-to-day running of the firm. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a mixed fee base
• Acting as the primary point of contact, delivering a high standard of client service
• Leading, mentoring, and developing junior members of staff
• Taking a proactive role in the operational leadership of the firm
• Overseeing the onboarding of new clients and reviewing and improving existing processes
• Supporting the firm’s continued growth through strong relationship management and commercial awareness

This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who is confident balancing technical delivery with team leadership and process improvement.

Candidate Profile

We are seeking a practice-trained professional who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
• Ideally ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent), although strong qualified by experience candidates will be considered
• Proven experience managing client relationships and reviewing work
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• A proactive, organised, and commercially aware approach
• A strong local presence, with the ability to commute to the Maidstone area

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving independent firm at a pivotal stage in its growth. The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A leadership role with real autonomy and influence
• Direct exposure to a varied and interesting client base
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to shape processes and contribute to the firm’s ongoing development

Opportunities of this nature within independent firms of this calibre are rare. This role would suit an ambitious professional looking to take the next step into a senior, influential position within a progressive practice environment.

For a confidential discussion, please do contact Robin at Farrer Barnes in the 1st instance.

Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.