Accounts Senior Manager

ACCA Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a qualified accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio while leading a talented team. This role offers a clear pathway to Director or Partner level, along with a competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme. With a strong emphasis on career progression, you'll work closely with Partners, oversee the preparation of financial reports, and contribute to practice development. The firm prides itself on its supportive environment, providing comprehensive benefits and hybrid working options. If you are ambitious and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Structured CPD and professional development programme

Regular social events and team activities

Life Insurance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience required.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and provide strategic financial advice.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, ensuring high-quality service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Technical knowledge of UK GAAP

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

This role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment. You'll work directly with Partners while managing your own diverse portfolio of clients and developing a talented team of professionals.

Client Details

This Accountancy practice is one of the North East's leading independent firms of chartered accountants, tax and business advisors. With a rich heritage spanning over 100 years and a forward-thinking approach, they provide exceptional service to a diverse client base ranging from owner-managed businesses to large corporates across multiple sectors.

Description

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors, serving as their primary point of contact for accounting and business advisory services.
• Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reports for SMEs and larger corporate clients.
• Lead client meetings, identify business improvement opportunities, and provide strategic financial advice.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, overseeing workflow and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Contribute to practice development through identifying new service opportunities and supporting business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures.
• Work closely with Partners on complex client matters and special projects.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Demonstrable experience at Manager level within a practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Team leadership experience with proven ability to develop others.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide value-added advice to clients.
• Experience with accounting software packages including Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications (£55,000-£65,000).
• Clear pathway to Director/Partner level for ambitious candidates.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working options with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, and wellbeing support.
• Structured CPD and professional development programme.
• Regular social events and team activities.
• Life Insurance and private medical insurance.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Free parking.