Manager

Larking Gowen LLP; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Paid professional subscriptions

Holiday purchase option

Innovation Fund

Social activities

Job summary

Larking Gowen LLP in Norwich seeks an experienced Manager to join the Business Team. You will lead a portfolio of key clients, coach staff, and ensure delivery of services to high standards while aligning with the firm's strategy.

Working with Senior Management and Partners, you will develop the client base, recruit and develop the team, and shape resource planning to meet demand. A professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) and significant PQE are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience within practice.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Experience of development of a team overseeing performance.
• Strong leadership and networking skills.
• Proven ability to manage client matters.
• Experience of recruitment.
• Undertaking firm-wide responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a portfolio of key clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Coach and support team members, manage performance reviews and development plans.
• Oversee and deploy resources; liaise with Senior Management and Partners.
• Support business development; contribute to tender proposals and client-facing activities.
• Mentor seniors and assist in talent reviews and specialist area development.
• Ensure CPD compliance and share experience across the firm.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Client relations

Coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

To be a valued member of the management team within Business North assisting with our plans to grow our client base and develop our team. Working closely with the Senior Management Team and Partners this role is key in ensuring the service offering is delivered efficiently and to a high standard across the Firm. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of key clients, coaching and supporting team members, overseeing and taking responsibility for the management and deployment of resources, building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and clients and contributing to the further development of the firm’s client base. Clear communication skills, strong people development skills, solution focussed, innovation and the ability to organise yourself and others are essential.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

General

• Embrace the Firm’s vision, mission and values and translate these into day-to-day actions to lead and develop others
• Management of a portfolio of clients while building and maintaining strong relationships with new and established clients
• Assist in the production and presentation of proposals for new work
• Involvement in the recruitment and development of the team
• Carrying out and reviewing complex special work
• Day to day responsibility for people management and development, including:
  • Providing regular and constructive feedback to build capability
  • Motivational leadership
  • Completion of performance review, 121s and probation reviews
  • Overseeing development and any performance management within the team
  • Development and running of internal training
  • Reviewing and approving holiday and work programs

Business Development

• Actively seek out opportunities to develop and grow business across the firm
• Awareness of the wide range of Larking Gowen services and ability to spot opportunities to potentially sell those services
• Involvement in tender proposals with Partners/Directors
• Undertake external speaking
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of client’s businesses
• Maintain good working relationships with clients
• Take a proactive approach to advising clients on forthcoming regulatory changes
• Active involvement in office marketing events, when appropriate, acting as an ‘ambassador’ of the firm

Task Management

• Actively work with partners to deliver the strategic aims of the business
• Co-ordinate and communicate effectively across the Business team
• Work and liaise with other members of the Business team and colleagues in other parts of the firm as necessary to provide high quality client service
• Undertake development and talent reviews with members of the team
• Acting as a mentor for seniors and assistant managers
• Work with assistant managers to develop their specialist areas

Training

• Ensure compliance with all CPD requirements
• Proactively identify training requirements to assist with personal and team development
• Share experience with other departments to assist development of the firm as a whole

Other Responsibilities

• Adheres to the firm’s risk management policies and procedures
• Undertakes other duties to meet the demands of the business as required

Experience & Skills

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Essential:

• Significant post-qualified experience within practice
• Experience of managing a team
• Experience of development of a team overseeing performance
• Proven ability of demonstrating role model behaviours and a positive leadership style
• Extensive experience of networking and building relationships with referrers
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio efficiently and effectively
• Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues
• Proven ability to adapt quickly to changing deadline and priorities
• Experience of dealing with client matters

Desirable

• Experience of recruitment
• Undertaking firm wide responsibilities

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Clear and professional communication skills
• Ability to lead a team with integrity and confidence
• Able to develop others with feedback, encouragement and coaching
• Ability to network and develop contacts
• Be proactive in identifying practical solutions to internal and client issues
• Be able to operate at a high level of confidentiality
• Solution focussed
• Deliver excellent client service at all times

What We Offer

• A friendly, people‑focused culture where your wellbeing and development matter.
• Opportunities to progress and support further study
• Ongoing training, mentoring and access to specialist teams across the firm.
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Annualised Hours
• The chance to be part of a firm that values long‑term relationships and makes a positive impact in our local communities.

Requirements

Job Title: Manager

Department: Business Team

Location: Norwich or Fakenham

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: starting from £50,000 dependent on experience

At Larking Gowen, our people get the very best career opportunities in accountancy and business advice. Whether you're just starting out and you’re looking for an Apprenticeship or Graduate opportunity or you've been working in the business for some time, we'll make sure you get all the support you need to take you to the next step in your career and beyond.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly business that looks after our people and is active in the community. As soon as you join us, you'll be working hands‑on, and starting to build your own professional relationships.

Larking Gowen has been around for more than 130 years. We have gone from strength to strength and have built our reputation for loyalty and reliability. We're also forward looking, keeping abreast of change in a fast-moving environment.

Platinum credited training provider

Pension scheme (salary exchange)

Paid professional subscriptions

Rewards for client referrals

Social responsibility and charity support

Social and sports activities

Suggestion scheme and Innovation Fund

Paid holiday and option to purchase additional holiday through salary exchange

Corporate membership providing discounts on theatre and arts