Accounts Senior Manager

Nxtgen Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough, Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well established recruitment firm in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior Manager to head up a substantial client portfolio. This role involves delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services while mentoring a team and supporting business development. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified, possessing strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. This position offers real responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence client strategies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within an accountancy practice ideally at manager level.

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

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in general practice services

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and client-focused mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

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 an 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.

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.