Accounts Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work and flexible arrangements

Generous annual leave (birthday day)

Company pension scheme

Learning and development programmes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Paid volunteering day

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Stoke-on-Trent to manage a portfolio of owner-managed clients, lead a junior team and deliver high-quality statutory accounts work.

You will work closely with senior leaders to drive client relationships, service excellence and business growth in a collaborative, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience as Assistant Manager or Manager in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients.
• Strong accounting knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Experience reviewing work and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients (OMBs and SMEs) as primary contact.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships with trusted advice.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and related assignments.
• Manage workflow to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with Directors and teams to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and business development.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounts team members.
• Support firm growth through strong client retention.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Commercial awareness

multitasking

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

CCH

Job description

Job Title

Accounts Manager

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Salary

£48,000 - £58,000

An ambitious and growing accountancy firm is looking to appoint a Accounts Manager to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional service.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll manage your own portfolio of clients while playing a key role in developing both people and the wider business. The firm offers a collaborative culture, genuine career progression and the chance to make a real impact.

What you will be doing as an Accounts Manager

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, both OMBs and SMEs, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Building and maintaining long-term client relationships through excellent service and trusted advice.
• Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts and related assignments completed by the team.
• Managing workflow to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
• Working closely with Directors and colleagues across the business to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and supporting business development activities.
• Leading, mentoring and developing members of the accounts team.
• Supporting the continued growth of the firm through excellent client retention and relationship management.

What you will need to succeed as an Accounts Manager

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Previous experience working as an Assistant Manager or Manager within an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent commercial awareness.
• Previous experience reviewing work and managing junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using CCH would be advantageous, although not essential.

Why join this firm?

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave, including an additional day off for your birthday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Tailored learning and development programmes.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support.
• Paid volunteering day.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.