Accounts Manager

The Abbey; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career progression

Work-life balance

Professional development

Leadership exposure

Job summary

The Abbey in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Manager to own a varied portfolio, act as trusted adviser, oversee compliance work and support strategic business matters while leading a team of accountants.

You'll work with Directors and Partners, review statutory and management accounts, develop client relationships, mentor junior staff, ensure deadlines and high-quality delivery, and contribute to practice growth with a proactive, commercial approach.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Proactive and commercial approach to client service.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses and SME clients is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients.
• Reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Acting as the main point of contact for client queries and advisory requirements.
• Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work and encouraging development.
• Ensuring client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard.
• Assisting Directors and Partners with practice development initiatives.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the firm.

Skills

Accounts management

Client portfolio management

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Deadline management

Business advisory

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

development, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals looking to advance their careers.Your new role As Accounts Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted adviser whilst ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting and business advisory services.You will work closely with Directors and Partners, overseeing compliance work, supporting clients with strategic business matters and managing a team of accountants to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients
• Reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Acting as the main point of contact for client queries and advisory requirements
• Managing client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, reviewing their work and encouraging development
• Ensuring client deadlines are met and work is delivered to a high standard
• Assisting Directors and Partners with practice development initiatives
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the firm

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be ACA or ACCA qualified, or a qualified by experience accountant, with previous experience gained within an accountancy practice environment. You will also demonstrate:

• Strong accounts preparation and review experience
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses and SME clients would be highly advantageous.

What you get in return

In return, you will join a successful independent practice that genuinely invests in its people and offers a highly supportive working environment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent work-life balance
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Exposure to an interesting and varied client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development and career support
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence client outcomes