Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager

Southampton

Salary up to £55,000 (DOE)

As a Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts with a strong focus on client service, assignment delivery, and the development of junior staff through coaching and mentorship.

Why join?

This firm values its people and places emphasis on support, flexibility, and progression. You’ll benefit from:

• A friendly and inclusive working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase more
• Comprehensive training and career development programmes (including funded study support)
• Regular social events and team-building activities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives such as online art classes, an employee assistance programme, and cycle-to-work scheme
• Office perks including fruit, snacks, annual flu jabs and eye tests

The Role:

You will play a pivotal role in client service delivery, assignment management, and staff mentoring. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients
• Planning, reviewing, and analysing assignments
• Quality control and peer reviews
• Supervising junior staff through briefing, review, and constructive feedback
• Full responsibility for engagements
• Budgeting and staffing assignments
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing fees, billing, and running client meetings
• Participating in compliance and regulatory processes

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (minimum two years post-qualification experience)
• Strong coaching and delegation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Clear, confident communication skills - especially when breaking down technical points for clients or junior colleagues
• Commercially astute with a client-focused mindset
• A collaborative and supportive approach to teamwork
• A commitment to ongoing learning and self-development

Company Culture:

With values rooted in Opportunity, Fairness, Transparency, Personal Responsibility, and Teamwork, this firm offers a genuinely supportive and down-to-earth culture. You’ll collaborate with directors, managers, and trainees, forming strong internal and client-facing relationships along the way.

If you are interested or would like to know more about this Commercial Manager role, then please apply directly or contact Rhianna Conlon at AJ Chambers.