Accounts Manager

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Partnership pathway

Ownership potential

Job summary

Christopher Brian Recruitment Limited is seeking an ambitious Accounts Manager for a well‑established Brighton practice. You will manage a varied client portfolio, oversee accounts and tax work, and develop relationships with clients and the wider team.

This is a genuine pathway to partnership and ownership, with hybrid hours and a collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with Partners, coach juniors, and help develop the practice for long‑term success.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or QBE.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Confidence in managing own client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and act as main contact.
• Review statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Provide proactive accounting and business advice to clients.
• Coach junior staff and support Partners with complex work.
• Support practice development and potential ownership trajectory.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, oversee accounts and tax work, and play a key part in developing both client relationships and the wider team – with a genuine longer-term opportunity to progress towards Partner level and ownership in the firm.

What's on Offer?

• Genuine pathway towards Partner level
• Longer-term opportunity for ownership/equity in the practice
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Autonomy over your own client portfolio
• Direct involvement with the Partners and wider development of the firm
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Opportunity to develop your commercial and advisory experience
• Long-term position where you can genuinely influence the future of the practice

We're working with a well-established accountancy practice in Brighton that's looking for an ambitious Accounts Manager to join its team.

This isn't simply another portfolio management position. Our client is looking for someone who can become an important part of the firm longer-term, with opportunities to progress through the management structure and ultimately towards Partnership and ownership.

The Role

You'll take responsibility for a varied client portfolio while working closely with the Partners, including:

• Managing client relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Reviewing corporation tax returns, management accounts and VAT work
• Providing proactive accounting and business advice to clients
• Managing workflow, deadlines and budgets
• Reviewing work completed by Seniors and Semi-Seniors
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Supporting the Partners with more complex client and advisory work
• Gradually becoming involved in the wider management and development of the practice

About You

You'll ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE, with strong experience within a UK accountancy practice and confidence managing your own portfolio and client relationships.

We're particularly interested in speaking with ambitious people who want more than their next job – someone who would like the opportunity to help develop a practice and potentially become an owner of the business longer-term.

Don't tick every box? Please still apply. We recruit for a variety of accountancy practice positions across Brighton and the surrounding areas and may have other opportunities that suit you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Your application won't automatically be sent to our client. We'll speak with you first, discuss the opportunity and longer-term progression in detail, and only submit your CV once you're happy to proceed.