Accounts Senior Manager

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Management development programme

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior Manager for a growing accountancy practice in Winchester. You will manage a varied client portfolio across sectors including agriculture and landed estates, while mentoring junior staff and enhancing technical leadership.

Role offers hybrid working (up to two days from home after probation) and flexible hours around core 10am–4pm. Opportunities for progression and a supportive team culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification and UK PQE of at least five years.
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge and experience managing accounts and tax work.
• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills.
• Experience supervising junior colleagues.
• Proficient IT skills, especially Excel, with familiarity of IRIS, Sage, Xero or Caseware.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a diverse portfolio of limited companies, LLPs and partnerships.
• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and business tax returns, with some bookkeeping and VAT.
• Manage assignments, deadlines and client billing.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Use accounting software to deliver efficient client services and develop technical/business expertise.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

IRIS

Sage

Xero

Caseware

Excel

Silverfin

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Senior Manager to join a growing and well-established accountancy practice in Winchester.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Winchester. You’ll manage a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors, including agriculture, rural businesses and landed estates, while building strong client relationships and supporting junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills within a supportive team, with opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a diverse portfolio of limited companies, LLPs and partnerships, acting as the main point of contact for client queries.


• Prepare statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and business tax returns, with some bookkeeping and VAT.


• Manage assignments, deadlines and client billing, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.


• Supervise, mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a collaborative team culture.


• Use accounting software to deliver efficient client services and continue developing your technical and commercial expertise.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or equivalent, with at least five years’ relevant UK post-qualification experience


• Strong UK GAAP and financial reporting knowledge, alongside experience managing accounts and tax assignments.


• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Experience supporting or supervising junior colleagues.


• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software such as IRIS, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage or Xero.


• A proactive, professional and collaborative approach.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working, with up to two days from home following successful completion of probation.


• Flexible hours around core working hours of 10am–4pm.

Career development

• Access to a Management Development Programme to develop leadership and management skills.


• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days.


• Flexible bank holidays and additional annual leave with service.


• An additional paid Wellbeing Day each year.


• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 online GP consultations, counselling and mental health support.


• Enhanced maternity leave.


• Long-service awards and regular team events.