Accounts Manager | Lead Your Client Portfolio with Autonomy

Pro Talent; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Director level progression discussion

Job summary

Pro Talent in Brighton is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to take the accounts side day to day, manage a portfolio of owner‑managed clients, and work directly with the directors. You will review accounts, tax and VAT, and develop junior staff while improving processes and Xero rollout.

The role offers genuine autonomy, a hybrid and flexible working pattern, and a clear path toward director level progression for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with three years+ post-qualified in practice.
• Experience reviewing accounts, corporation tax and VAT for owner-managed clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed clients from planning to sign-off.
• Reviewing accounts, corporation tax and VAT prepared by the team.
• Meeting clients to discuss results, tax and planning points.
• Managing workflow, WIP, billing and recoverability.
• Developing the trainees and seniors below you.
• Working with the directors on process and further Xero rollout.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client meetings

Accounts review

Tax planning

Billing & recoverability

Xero rollout

Education

ACCA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Pro Talent in Brighton is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to take the accounts side day to day, manage a portfolio of owner‑managed clients, and work directly with the directors. You will review accounts, tax and VAT, and develop junior staff while improving processes and Xero rollout.

The role offers genuine autonomy, a hybrid and flexible working pattern, and a clear path toward director level progression for the right candidate.