Accounts Manager (SME Portfolio) – Cardiff Office

Autograph Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio and own accounts work from start to finish, ensuring high-quality statutory and management accounts.

The role offers an office-based, full-time permanent position with a salary up to £50,000 DOE, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience in accounts preparation
• Confident managing a portfolio of clients
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Organised, commercially aware and able to manage your own workload
• ACCA/ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing management accounts and VAT returns
• Overseeing bookkeeping and accounts production
• Providing clients with accounting and commercial advice
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
• Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong relationships
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members

Skills

Client management

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Time management

Organised/workload management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

Autograph Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio and own accounts work from start to finish, ensuring high-quality statutory and management accounts.

The role offers an office-based, full-time permanent position with a salary up to £50,000 DOE, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities.