Accounts Manager

Clark Wood; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood, a leading accountancy recruitment specialist, is assisting a regional firm in Cardiff to recruit an Accounts Manager/Client Manager.

You will oversee a 30–40 client portfolio, deliver management accounts and year-end statements, and lead a small team. The role includes client relationship management, WIP control, and opportunities to contribute to business growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified with AAT, ACA or ACCA, or AAT with experience in practice.
• Experience leading a small team and coaching trainees.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a client portfolio of 30–40 clients and deliver management accounts and year-end statutory statements.
• Manage WIP, debt, billing and budgets; influence outcomes through proactive client management.
• Lead meetings as primary client contact and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Caseware

Xero

Dext

Job description

Accounts Manager - Cardiff

Accountancy practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are partnering with a highly regarded regional firm of accountants, who are seeking an Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join their team in Cardiff.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Manager, you will oversee a diverse, moderately complex client portfolio with a developing sector specialism, requiring minimal supervision.
• You will have oversight of a small team that regularly delivers a finance function to 30-40 clients, delivering management accounts, year end statutory financial statements and dealing with day to day client queries.
• You will be fully accountable for financial performance, including WIP, debt, billing, and budgets, and will influence outcomes through proactive client management.
• You will act as the primary client contact, leading meetings and building trusted relationships. You will mentor junior staff, foster collaboration, and lead team development initiatives.
• You will also contribute to business growth through lead identification, cross-selling, proposals, and promoting innovation.
• You may have People/Training Manager responsibility for 1 or more Trainees/team members.
• You will co-ordinate with both audit and corporate tax teams to provide efficient support for your clients.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who is confident working with clients, supporting teams, and delivering high-quality financial work. You'll be someone who takes pride in accuracy, builds strong relationships, and communicates clearly.

You'll be AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, or AAT qualified and qualified by experience, with the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the role.

You'll bring strong technical skills, ideally with experience using Caseware (although full training will be provided), along with hands-on knowledge of Xero and Dext. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and support a team are essential.

The role involves preparing statutory financial statements under FRS 102-1A, producing management accounts using Xero, and supporting a portfolio of clients. You'll also have experience leading small teams and helping others develop through coaching and guidance.

This is a largely office-based role with flexible working available. Occasional travel may be required for training, visits to other offices, or client site meetings, with infrequent overnight stays.

For more information on this role, or other opportunities we have available, please contact Hannah Dolan at Clark Wood on 07534842108 or email [e-mail]

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