Account Manager

Liberty Sky Recruitment; Diss; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension 5% employee, 6% employer

Medicash plan

Private Medical Insurance

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Liberty Sky Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Manager with ACA/ACCA or equivalent to lead a portfolio within a respected regional accountancy practice. You will guide a talented team, nurture client relationships and drive growth across the firm.

You’ll own day-to-day people management, participate in recruitment and development, and contribute to proposals and business development activities, while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent required.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Confident managing a portfolio and building long-term client relationships.
• Commercially aware and relationship-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of clients with strong relationships.
• Develop and mentor team members; conduct performance reviews and 121s.
• Produce and present proposals for new work and assist with tender responses.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and development of staff.
• Support business development activities and external speaking engagements where appropriate.

Skills

People leadership

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Business development

Recruitment & onboarding

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Manager – ACA / ACCA | People Leader | Portfolio Manager

Are you an experienced Accounts Manager with ACA, ACCA or equivalent and a genuine passion for leading people and building client relationships? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a respected regional accountancy practice known for its supportive culture, strong community roots and long‑term client partnerships.

You’ll take ownership of an established portfolio, nurture client relationships, guide and develop a talented team, and play a key role in shaping the continued growth of the practice.

General Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Embrace the firm’s vision, mission and values — translating these into everyday actions that inspire, guide and develop others
• Manage a portfolio of clients while building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and established clients
• Assist in producing and presenting proposals for new work
• Lead on recruitment, onboarding and development of team members
• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for people management and development, including:
  • Providing regular, constructive feedback to build capability
  • Motivational leadership and team engagement
  • Completing performance reviews, 121s and probation reviews

Business Development

• Actively seek opportunities to develop and grow business across the firm
• Maintain awareness of the full range of services offered and identify opportunities to introduce these to clients
• Support Partners/Directors with tender proposals
• Undertake external speaking engagements where required

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Confident managing a portfolio and building long‑term client relationships
• Commercially aware, proactive and relationship‑driven

Whats on Offer:

• £50-60K per annum
• Holiday 30 days plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension 5% employee, 6% employer
• Medicash plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• plus more.....

If you’re ready to lead, inspire and make a meaningful impact within a supportive, respected practice, we’d love to hear from you.