Portfolio Lead Accountant: Client Advisory & Leadership

Insite Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Learning and development support

Job summary

Insite Group in Manchester seeks an ACA/ACCA-qualified Assistant Client Manager to own a portfolio and lead a team. You will act as a trusted advisor to owner-managed businesses, overseeing accounts delivery and cross‑department collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, client focus, and commercial acumen, with hybrid working, a competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000), and strong development opportunities within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified accounting background.
• Experience in accountancy practice with client portfolio responsibility.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead and coach junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of clients, including owner-managed businesses.
• Act as trusted point of contact and advisor to clients.
• Oversee delivery of accounts and wider services.
• Lead, coach and develop accounts team members.
• Collaborate with Directors and other departments to deliver service.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and support business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Relationship-building

Accountancy

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH

Job description

Insite Group in Manchester seeks an ACA/ACCA-qualified Assistant Client Manager to own a portfolio and lead a team. You will act as a trusted advisor to owner-managed businesses, overseeing accounts delivery and cross‑department collaboration.

The role emphasizes leadership, client focus, and commercial acumen, with hybrid working, a competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000), and strong development opportunities within a supportive culture.