Accounts Manager: Lead Client Portfolio & Team

Ambition

Ipswich

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 hours ago
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Job summary

Ambition is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to own a portfolio of clients, lead a team of accounting professionals, and deliver high-quality year-end and advisory services. The role blends hands-on technical work with client relationship management and business development input.

You will drive team performance, oversee workflow, and ensure timely delivery while developing junior staff and contributing to practice growth.

Qualifications

  • ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent experience gained through practice.
  • Experience in year-end accounts preparation and advisory services.
  • Experience managing or supervising a team with delegation and development responsibilities.
  • Strong grounding in consolidated accounts, cashflow forecasting, VAT and interpretation of financial results.
  • Ability to manage multiple client relationships and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Clear, confident communicator able to present financial information to clients.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of client accounts and act as the primary point of contact for queries.
  • Direct junior team members and brief them on client objectives and risk profiles.
  • Lead year-end accounts discussions and identify opportunities to expand services.
  • Review work-in-progress and ensure fees are billed appropriately.
  • Contribute to proposals, fee quotes and client tender meetings.
  • Drive efficiency, quality, and development within the department.

Skills

Team leadership
Client management
Financial analysis
Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA

Job description

Ambition is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to own a portfolio of clients, lead a team of accounting professionals, and deliver high-quality year-end and advisory services. The role blends hands-on technical work with client relationship management and business development input.

You will drive team performance, oversee workflow, and ensure timely delivery while developing junior staff and contributing to practice growth.

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