Senior Accounts Manager / Director — SME & Owner‑Managed

Clark Wood Limited; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited in Fleetwood, Lancashire, seeks an experienced Accounts Senior Manager or Accounts Director to lead a high-value portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients. You will manage client relationships, provide strategic advice, and oversee complex accounting, tax and advisory work.

The role also involves leading, mentoring and developing a talented team, with opportunities for progression toward Partnership and contributing to the firm’s growth across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and accounts experience.
• Extensive experience managing SME and owner‑managed clients.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high‑value portfolio of complex SME and owner‑managed clients.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to business owners and senior management teams.
• Overseeing technically challenging accounts, tax and advisory work.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a talented team.
• Building strong, long‑term client relationships and identifying opportunities to support their wider business needs.
• Contributing to the continued growth and strategic development of the practice.

Skills

Strong technical accounting

Accounts experience

Job description

Clark Wood Limited in Fleetwood, Lancashire, seeks an experienced Accounts Senior Manager or Accounts Director to lead a high-value portfolio of SME and owner‑managed clients. You will manage client relationships, provide strategic advice, and oversee complex accounting, tax and advisory work.

The role also involves leading, mentoring and developing a talented team, with opportunities for progression toward Partnership and contributing to the firm’s growth across diverse industries.