Accounts Senior Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment firm seeks an experienced Accounts Senior Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. The role involves delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services while mentoring a team. Applicants should be ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity for real responsibility and influence within the firm, based in the United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an accountancy practice ideally at manager level.
• Strong technical knowledge across general practice services.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering accounting, tax and advisory services.
• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts, management accounts and tax computations.
• Overseeing corporation tax, personal tax and VAT compliance.
• Leading client meetings and acting as a key point of contact for ongoing advice and support.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and add value to client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Technical knowledge in accounting

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

Overview

NXTGEN are excited to be working with a well established and highly respected firm, known for delivering a personal, relationship led service to a diverse client base. This is a Accounts Senior Manager position offering real responsibility, autonomy and influence. As the Accounts Senior Manager you will head up a substantial client portfolio while working closely with partners to support client strategy, team development and the continued growth of the firm.

The Accounts Senior Manager will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly owner managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients across a range of sectors. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing high quality accounting, tax and advisory services, while also supporting and mentoring the wider team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering accounting, tax and advisory services
• Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts, management accounts and tax computations
• Overseeing corporation tax, personal tax and VAT compliance
• Leading client meetings and acting as a key point of contact for ongoing advice and support
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and add value to client relationships
• Managing workflow across the team, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
• Reviewing work prepared by managers and senior staff prior to partner sign off
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of the accounts team
• Working closely with partners on business development and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

You will be ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience working within an accountancy practice ideally at manager level. You will bring strong technical knowledge across general practice services, excellent communication skills and a proactive, client focused mindset.