Senior Accounts Manager

Iconic Resourcing; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Collaborative leadership

Job summary

Wallace White in Glasgow is seeking an Accounts Manager or Senior Manager to lead a varied client portfolio and act as a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses across construction, hospitality, healthcare, recruitment and professional services.

You will directly manage client relationships while collaborating with senior leadership on strategic matters and mentoring junior staff within a growth-oriented firm.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent is required.
• Experience managing or reviewing work of junior staff.
• Confident communicator with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills for multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients and primary contact.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, VAT, and management reporting with the team.
• Supporting corporate and personal tax matters with internal specialists.
• Delivering proactive commercial advice and building client relationships.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Managing workflow across multiple assignments with high service delivery.
• Supporting Partners in driving an advisory-led growth approach.

Skills

Client-facing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Iris

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Wallace White is entering an exciting phase of growth, creating a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Manager or Senior Manager to join a highly respected independent firm in Glasgow.

For an experienced practice professional looking for greater client exposure and more influence internally, this role offers the chance to step into a visible leadership position within a growing and entrepreneurial environment.

With over 40 years of success in the Scottish market, Wallace White has built an outstanding reputation for delivering commercially focused advice to owner-managed businesses across a broad range of sectors. The firm combines the personality and flexibility of an independent practice with the quality of work and client relationships typically associated with much larger firms.

Joining Wallace White means becoming part of a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team where your contribution will genuinely be recognised. You will work closely with business owners, play a key role in developing junior staff, and have the opportunity to broaden your advisory exposure while helping shape the continued growth of the firm.

The Opportunity

As part of the Accounts & Business Advisory team, you will take ownership of a varied and interesting client portfolio, acting as a trusted adviser to entrepreneurial businesses across sectors including construction, hospitality, healthcare, recruitment and professional services.

You will have the autonomy to manage client relationships directly, whilst also working closely with senior leadership on wider strategic and advisory matters.

Key responsibilities will include

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients and acting as their primary point of contact
• Reviewing statutory accounts, VAT returns and management reporting work prepared by the wider team
• Supporting clients with both corporate and personal tax matters alongside internal specialists
• Delivering proactive commercial advice and building long-term client relationships
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of the team
• Managing workflow across multiple assignments to ensure consistently high service delivery
• Supporting the Partners in driving an advisory-led approach and contributing to the firm’s continued growth

What Wallace White is looking for

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong accountancy practice experience, ideally within a client-facing managerial role
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of junior staffConfident communicator with the ability to build credibility with business owners and senior stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple client engagements effectively
• Commercially minded, proactive and motivated, with the ambition to progress your career within a growing firm

Experience with Iris, Xero, Sage or QuickBooks would also be advantageous.

Why join Wallace White?

This is an opportunity to join a firm where you can make a genuine impact and accelerate your career in a supportive and ambitious environment.

Alongside a competitive salaryand an excellent benefits package, you will benefit from:

• Greater exposure to clients and advisory work
• A collaborative and approachable leadership team
• A sociable and supportive culture where people are genuinely valued
• Ongoing investment in your professional development and career progression
• The chance to play a visible role in the future growth of the business

For candidates who feel restricted by hierarchy in larger firms or are looking for a more people-focused environment without compromising on quality of work, this represents an excellent next step.