Accounts Manager | Flexible Working & Client Growth

Price Bailey LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Contributory pension scheme

4x life assurance

All employee share scheme

Company car and fuel card

Family friendly policies

2 days volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Price Bailey LLP in Norwich is seeking an Accounts Manager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality accounting and tax support. You will work closely with business owners and Partners, guiding assignments from planning through to completion and mentoring junior staff.

We value forward-thinking professionals who embrace technology, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and accuracy, with a focus on client development and excellent service.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification – ACA or ACCA (minimum criteria).
• Experience of managing a portfolio of clients requiring statutory accounts preparations and tax computations in a UK accountancy practice (minimum criteria).
• Experience of directly managing and developing junior team members.
• Applies a forward-thinking approach to technology, leveraging automation and AI to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to multi task.
• Commercial and proactive approach to client development.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own portfolio of clients, developing strong relationships and identifying opportunities to add further value.
• Working directly with business owners and decision-makers, becoming a trusted point of contact for their accounting and business needs.
• Managing assignments from planning through to completion, including budgets, WIP and billing.
• Reviewing and signing off work prepared by junior team members ahead of final Partner review.
• Leading, supporting and developing junior colleagues through effective delegation, coaching and feedback.
• Working closely with the Partner to plan workloads, manage team capacity and maintain excellent client service.
• Taking a proactive, commercial approach to the development of existing and new client relationships.

Skills

Portfolio management

People management

Time management

Commercial awareness

Tech-savvy accounting

Client development

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Automation/AI in accounting

Job description

Price Bailey LLP in Norwich is seeking an Accounts Manager to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality accounting and tax support. You will work closely with business owners and Partners, guiding assignments from planning through to completion and mentoring junior staff.

We value forward-thinking professionals who embrace technology, automation, and AI to drive efficiency and accuracy, with a focus on client development and excellent service.