ACA / ACCA Accounts Manager

Clark Wood; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression

Training and development

Job summary

Clark Wood are recruiting for an Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join a leading accountancy firm in Stoke-on-Trent. The role would suit an ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE Accountant with experience managing a client portfolio.

Manage a portfolio of OM Bs, SMEs and corporate clients, review statutory accounts and Tax computations, and provide commercial accounting advice. Hybrid working and excellent benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE is required.
• Previous accountancy practice experience is required.
• Experience managing a client portfolio is essential.
• Strong accounts preparation knowledge is needed.
• Experience with OM Bs and SMEs is advantageous.
• Strong client management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of OM Bs, SMEs and corporate clients.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Review statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations.
• Provide accounting and commercial business advice.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and client deliverables.
• Review junior work and support team development.
• Work with Partners on client management and business development.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Accounts preparation

Portfolio management

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

• Location

  Basford, Stoke-on-Trent

• Sector:

  Accounts

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £48000 - £55000 per annum

• Contact:

  Will Langdon

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  2 days ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-10-22

• Startdate:

  2026-09-09

• Consultant:

  Will Langdon

Accounts Manager / Client Manager – Stoke-on-Trent£55,000 - £70,000 + Hybrid Working + Benefits

Clark Wood are recruiting for an Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join a leading accountancy firm in Stoke-on-Trent.

The role would suit an ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE Accountant with previous practice experience and experience managing a client portfolio.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of OMBs, SMEs and corporate clients
• Act as the main point of contact for clients
• Review statutory accounts and Corporation Tax computations
• Provide accounting and commercial business advice
• Manage workflow, deadlines and client deliverables
• Review junior work and support team development
• Work with Partners on client management and business development
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE
• Previous accountancy practice experience
• Experience managing a client portfolio
• Strong accounts preparation knowledge
• Experience with OMBs and SMEs
• Strong client management and communication skills
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks advantageous

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Career progression
• Training and development

Accounts Manager | Client Manager | Accounts Senior | Senior Accountant | ACA | ACCA | QBE | Xero | Practice | Stoke-on-Trent

For more information, contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood:

[e-mail]

07920 557121