Senior Lead Accountant

Redmore Recruitment limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants in Newport is looking for an experienced Accountant (Team Leader) to manage day-to-day finance functions. The role involves leading a small team, client management, and strategic finance initiatives. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified and possess strong accounting knowledge. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 pro-rata for three days and excellent opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Experience managing a small finance team.
• Strong background in tax and advisory services.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services.
• Lead and mentor a small finance/accounting team.
• Oversee client relationships and ensure high-quality outputs.
• Support strategic finance and practice development initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Client relationship management

Technical accounting knowledge

Proactive and tech-savvy

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Qualified by experience

Job description

Accountant (Team Leader) Hybrid Role

Salary £35,000, pro-rata to 3 days

Location: Newport, South Wales

Contract: Permanent/Part Time

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• A modern, supportive environment that recognises and rewards achievement
• Opportunity to develop into a full time role

Are you an experienced Accountant with proven team leadership skills looking for your next challenge? Our client, a modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants, is seeking a motivated Accountant with management experience to join their expanding team.

The Role

This is a hands‐on opportunity to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function within an ambitious and supportive practice. Working closely with the Managing Partner, a former Big 4 Chartered Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team, managing your own portfolio of clients, and managing an overseas team of accountants to drive the finance function forward.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the delivery of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services
• Leading and mentoring a small finance/accounting team
• Taking responsibility for client relationships and ensuring high‑quality output
• Overseeing workflows and ensuring deadlines are met efficiently
• Supporting the Managing Partner with strategic finance and practice development initiatives

Why Join?

Our client does things differently. They are a forward‑thinking, people‑first firm built on transparency, agility, and smart advisory. Their mission is to combine deep technical expertise with modern, cloud‑based tools to deliver exceptional results.

What sets them apart:

• Led by a former Big 4 accountant, bringing top‑tier knowledge to growing businesses
• Digital‑first, client‑centric culture embrace technology to work smarter, not harder
• Supportive and collaborative team that values autonomy, personal growth, and work‑life balance
• Clear and genuine progression opportunities they invest in their people and back their potential

Essential Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Qualified by experience with a proven track record
• Previous experience leading and managing a small team
• Strong technical background in accounts and tax
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
• Proactive, tech‑savvy, and comfortable working in a dynamic, modern practice