Accounts Manager

Clark Wood; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected chartered accountancy firm in Edinburgh is looking for a Client Manager to manage their own portfolio of clients. The role requires ACA/ACCA qualifications and experience in advising clients while leading teams. Responsibilities include overseeing accounts, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development. The company offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and extensive benefits including a pension contribution and private medical care.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Up to 10% pension contribution

Private medical and life insurance

Enhanced family leave

Paid volunteering time

Mobile discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing client portfolios and leading teams.
• Proficient with various accounting and tax software tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, providing hands-on advice and solutions.
• Lead assignments, manage budgets, and team workloads.
• Mentor and guide junior staff.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Leadership skills

Technical knowledge in accounts and tax

Proficient in accounting/tax software

Natural communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting/tax software

Job description

• Location: Edinburgh
• Sector: Accounts
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive
• Contact: Hannah Dolan
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]
• Published: 1 day ago
• Expiry date: 2026-01-09
• Start date: 2025-12-10
• Consultant: Hannah Dolan

Client/Accounts Manager – Edinburgh

Location: Edinburgh | Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We’re working with a highly respected and forward-thinking firm of chartered accountants in Edinburgh, who are looking for a Client Manager to join their growing team.

If you’re a qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with a passion for delivering exceptional service, leading teams, and driving efficiency through smart use of tech — this role could be your next big move.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage your own portfolio of clients, providing hands‑on advice and solutions
• Review and oversee accounts, tax returns, and compliance work
• Lead assignments, manage budgets and team workloads
• Play a key role in business development and quoting for new work
• Mentor and guide junior staff
• Contribute to billing, recovery, and financial management of your portfolio
• Keep ahead of changing regulations and champion best practice

What We’re Looking For:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong experience managing client portfolios and leading teams
• Sound technical knowledge in accounts and tax
• Proficient in accounting/tax software and digital toolsA natural communicator and problem solver

What’s In It For You:

• 33 days holiday (plus more with service)
• Up to 10% pension contribution (matched)
• Private medical, life insurance, and income protection
• Enhanced family leave and paid volunteering time
• EE mobile discounts + a genuinely inclusive and sociable culture

For further details about this opportunity in Edinburgh, please contact Hannah Dolan at Clark Wood: [e-mail] / 07534 842108