Accounts Manager | Client Advisory, Hybrid Work, Benefits

ICAEW; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Saffery LLP's Leeds office is expanding and is looking for an Accounts Manager or experienced Assistant Manager to join our client‑facing team. You will oversee year-end statements, advisory projects, and supervise junior staff while building strong client relationships across varied entities.

The role suits ACA/ACCA qualified accountants who want to consolidate knowledge in accounts, compliance and trusts, with learning opportunities in advisory and firm leadership.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with several years in practice.
• Experience supervising junior staff and managing client workstreams.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with accounts production software such as CCH or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects.
• Work planning and annual timetabling, ensuring junior team members meet internal deadlines.
• Reviewing VAT returns and supervising the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Building and maintaining client relationships and guiding junior staff development.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Client management

Supervision

Coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

Accounts production software (CCH)

Job description

Saffery LLP's Leeds office is expanding and is looking for an Accounts Manager or experienced Assistant Manager to join our client‑facing team. You will oversee year-end statements, advisory projects, and supervise junior staff while building strong client relationships across varied entities.

The role suits ACA/ACCA qualified accountants who want to consolidate knowledge in accounts, compliance and trusts, with learning opportunities in advisory and firm leadership.