Accounts Manager

Overview

Manchester-based independent accountancy firm seeks an Accounts Manager to lead a diverse client portfolio and act as trusted adviser. You will oversee accounting and business advisory delivery, supervise a team, and collaborate with Directors and Partners on strategy and development. You’ll manage client relationships, ensure high-quality outputs, and identify opportunities to add value. This role offers progression in a supportive, flexible culture that values wellbeing and professional growth.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• excellent work-life balance
• clear progression opportunities
• exposure to varied client portfolio
• supportive and collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients
• Reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Main point of contact for client queries and advisory requirements
• Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work and encouraging development
• Ensuring client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard
• Assisting Directors and Partners with practice development initiatives
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the firm

Key requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Proactive and commercial approach to client service
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Experience with owner-managed businesses and SME clients (advantageous)

• communication
• relationship management
• mentoring
• accounts preparation and review
• statutory accounts
• management accounts

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