Portfolio Manager - Accountancy

Liberty Sky Recruitment; Diss; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50-60K

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Pension 5% employee, 6% employer

Medicash plan

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Liberty Sky Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Manager with ACA/ACCA to lead a regional practice's client portfolio and people development. You will nurture client relationships, guide a skilled team and contribute to growth strategy.

In this senior role you will manage day-to-day people management, oversee recruitment, and present proposals for new work, while maintaining high service standards for a diverse client base.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience leading a team and managing a client portfolio.
• Strong relationship-building and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead on recruitment, onboarding and development of team members.
• Own and manage a client portfolio with long-term relationships.
• Support business development and tender proposals.

Skills

People management

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Manager – ACA / ACCA | People Leader | Portfolio Manager

Are you an experienced Accounts Manager with ACA, ACCA or equivalent and a genuine passion for leading people and building client relationships? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior role within a respected regional accountancy practice known for its supportive culture, strong community roots and long‑term client partnerships.

You’ll take ownership of an established portfolio, nurture client relationships, guide and develop a talented team, and play a key role in shaping the continued growth of the practice.

General Leadership & Portfolio Management

• Embrace the firm’s vision, mission and values — translating these into everyday actions that inspire, guide and develop others
• Manage a portfolio of clients while building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and established clients
• Assist in producing and presenting proposals for new work
• Lead on recruitment, onboarding and development of team members
• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for people management and development, including:
  • Providing regular, constructive feedback to build capability
  • Motivational leadership and team engagement
  • Completing performance reviews, 121s and probation reviews

Business Development

• Actively seek opportunities to develop and grow business across the firm
• Maintain awareness of the full range of services offered and identify opportunities to introduce these to clients
• Support Partners/Directors with tender proposals
• Undertake external speaking engagements where required

About You

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Confident managing a portfolio and building long‑term client relationships
• Commercially aware, proactive and relationship‑driven

Whats on Offer:

• £50-60K per annum
• Holiday 30 days plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension 5% employee, 6% employer
• Medicash plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• plus more.....

If you’re ready to lead, inspire and make a meaningful impact within a supportive, respected practice, we’d love to hear from you.