Senior Accounts Manager - Accounting Practice

Rimaya; Otley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45,000–£50,000

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Rimaya is seeking a Senior Account Manager for an established accountancy practice with offices across West Yorkshire. The role focuses on managing diverse client portfolios, reviewing accounts, and delivering advisory services from Otley.

You will lead client meetings, support cloud accounting adoption (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks), and mentor junior staff while driving growth and ensuring regulatory compliance. Hybrid work options are available after induction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in small/medium accountancy practice
• Qualified ACCA, ACA/ICAEW or CIMA
• Experience managing client portfolios & reviewing accounts
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
• Cloud accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Review statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships.
• Provide proactive accounting, tax planning and business advisory services.
• Lead client meetings and present financial performance insights.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and budgets across the client portfolio.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to business growth.
• Support clients with cloud accounting platforms, including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Accountancy knowledge

Relationship management

Team management

Cloud accounting

Education

ACCA/ACA/ICAEW/CIMA

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

We are recruiting a Senior Account Manager for an established accountancy practice with multiple offices across West Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Review statutory accounts, corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, building strong long-term relationships.
• Provide proactive accounting, tax planning and business advisory services.
• Lead client meetings and present financial performance insights.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and budgets across the client portfolio.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to business growth.
• Support clients with cloud accounting platforms, including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a small or medium-sized accountancy practice.
• Qualified ACCA, ACA/ICAEW or CIMA.
• Experience managing client portfolios and reviewing accounts.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Excellent client relationship and team management skills.
• Cloud accounting experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Salary of £45,000–£50,000.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible working and work-from-home options.
• Company events.

Working Arrangements:

Primarily office-based in Otley, with flexible working arrangements available following induction and training.