Accounts Manager in Cardiff

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Career progression

Job summary

Insite Public Practice Recruitment Limited seeks an Accounts Manager to lead an outsourced finance function for owner-managed businesses in Cardiff. You’ll oversee management accounts, statutory statements and reporting while mentoring a team and driving client success.

The role offers hybrid working, a clear progression path, and opportunities to expand a diverse client portfolio with support from a respected UK firm.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualification or qualified by experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a client portfolio within Business Services or Outsourced Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, with exposure to CaseWare or similar software being advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, WIP and client profitability.
• A confident leader with experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional client experience and building lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality outsourced accounting services.
• Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted long-term relationships.
• Manage WIP, billing, budgets and overall portfolio profitability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team, supporting both technical and professional development.
• Collaborate closely with Audit and Corporate Tax teams to provide a seamless client service.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and support wider business development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements across systems, processes and client service delivery.

Skills

Portfolio management

Leadership

Client relationships

Budget & WIP management

Cloud accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT or equivalent UK qualification

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Job description

Accounts Manager - Outsourced Business Services

Cardiff £50,000 - £60,000 + Hybrid Working + Outstanding Career Progression

Looking for more than just another management role?

We're working in partnership with one of the UK's most respected accountancy and advisory firms to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager for its growing Outsourced Business Services team in Cardiff.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a firm recognised as one of the region's employers of choice, where career progression isn't left to chance. With a structured development framework, regular promotion reviews and genuine investment in its people, you'll have a clear pathway to Senior Manager, Director and beyond.

As the firm's Cardiff office continues to expand, this is an exciting time to join a collaborative and high-performing team that combines technical excellence with outstanding client service.

The Opportunity

As an Accounts Manager, you'll lead a portfolio of clients, providing a fully outsourced finance function while working closely with ambitious owner-managed businesses across a wide range of sectors.

You'll oversee the delivery of management accounts, statutory financial statements and financial reporting, while mentoring a talented team and building long-term relationships with your clients. This is a varied leadership role offering genuine autonomy, commercial responsibility and excellent long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality outsourced accounting services.
• Oversee the preparation and review of management accounts and statutory financial statements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building trusted long-term relationships.
• Manage WIP, billing, budgets and overall portfolio profitability.
• Lead, coach and develop a team, supporting both technical and professional development.
• Collaborate closely with Audit and Corporate Tax teams to provide a seamless client service.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client relationships and support wider business development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvements across systems, processes and client service delivery.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified, or qualified by experience within UK accountancy practice.
• Strong experience managing a client portfolio within Business Services or Outsourced Accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, with exposure to CaseWare or similar software being advantageous.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, WIP and client profitability.
• A confident leader with experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional client experience and building lasting relationships.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A transparent and clearly defined progression pathway to Senior Manager, Director and beyond.
• The opportunity to manage an impressive and varied portfolio of clients.
• Ongoing investment in technical, leadership and commercial development.
• Private medical insurance, enhanced pension contributions and an excellent wider benefits package.
• A collaborative, supportive culture where achievement is recognised and internal progression is actively encouraged.
• The chance to join one of the most respected accountancy firms in South Wales, known for investing in its people and developing future leaders.