Senior Accounts Manager

Sheridan Maine (Midlands); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected chartered accountancy firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Accounts Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio and oversee account and advisory services. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical knowledge in accounts and tax. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of services. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence processes within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive working environment

Exposure to a broad client base

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a UK accountancy practice at Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Confident managing client relationships and providing commercial insight.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of corporate and owner-managed business clients.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax computations.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing practical and strategic guidance.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and to agreed deadlines.

Skills

Client relationship management

Technical knowledge in accounts and tax

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Equivalent qualification

Job description

“Senior - adjective - of or for more experienced people.”

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well‑established and forward‑thinking chartered accountancy firm based in Northwest London to recruit a Senior Accounts Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio within a firm known for delivering high‑quality, commercially focused financial solutions to UK and international clients.

The role

Reporting directly to the Partners, you will play a key role in managing client relationships and overseeing the delivery of accounts and advisory services. The position offers a strong balance of technical work, client engagement and team oversight.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Accounts Manager will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of corporate and owner‑managed business clients.
• Reviewing statutory accounts, management accounts and tax computations.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to clients, providing practical and strategic guidance.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Liaising with Partners on workflow planning and client service delivery.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and to agreed deadlines.

The ideal Senior Accounts Manager:

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a UK accountancy practice at Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax.
• Confident managing client relationships and providing commercial insight.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

What’s on Offer

• A senior, visible role within a respected chartered practice.
• Exposure to a broad and interesting client base, including international elements.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• Clear scope to influence processes and add value to the business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are looking to take the next step in your practice career with a firm that values expertise, transparency and long‑term client relationships, Sheridan Maine would be pleased to hear from you. Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.