Senior Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

On-site parking facilities

Career progression toward Partner

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Birmingham is seeking an Accountancy Practice Manager / Senior Manager to join its leadership team. You will oversee a substantial client portfolio, lead and develop a team of accountants, and work closely with Partners on strategy and growth.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working around 3 days from home per week, competitive salary dependent on experience, and a clear path toward Partner level within a growing practice.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent; senior leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading an accounting team in a practice setting.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, accounts preparation and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial client portfolio across sectors including healthcare portfolios (GPs, doctors, dentists), sole traders and corporate entities.
• Conduct high-level reviews of statutory accounts, management accounts and tax returns before Partner sign-off.
• Act as primary senior client contact, managing day-to-day relationships and delivering proactive business advice.
• Lead, manage and mentor a team of accountants, conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Oversee team workflow, allocations and capacity to meet deadlines and internal targets.
• Collaborate with Partners on complex advisory assignments and technical accounting queries.
• Maintain technical excellence and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Drive process improvements, client onboarding and adoption of modern accounting technologies.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

UK GAAP

Accounts preparation

Tax compliance

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Accountancy Practice Manager / Senior ManagerLocation: Birmingham Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Contract: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid - Around 3 days from home a week

About the Role

An established and growing independent accountancy practice based in Birmingham is looking to recruit an experienced Accountancy Practice Manager / Senior Manager to join its leadership team. This is a key leadership position within the practice, providing the successful candidate with overall responsibility for managing a substantial and varied client portfolio, leading and developing a dedicated team of accountants, and reviewing complex technical assignments. Working closely with the Partners, the role will involve high-level technical oversight, client relationship management, team management, and strategic input to relieve partner review pressure and support the continued growth of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a substantial client portfolio across a range of sectors, including specialist healthcare portfolios (GPs, doctors, and dentists), sole traders, and corporate entities.
• Conducting high-level reviews of statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax returns completed by the team before Partner sign-off.
• Acting as a primary senior point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day relationships, and delivering proactive business advice.
• Leading, managing, and mentoring a team of accountants, conducting regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and supporting career development.
• Overseeing team workflow, job allocations, and capacity management to ensure all compliance deadlines and internal target dates are met.
• Working closely with Partners on complex advisory assignments, technical accounting queries, and practice management initiatives.
• Maintaining technical excellence across the department, ensuring all work adheres to UK accounting standards and regulations.
• Driving internal process improvements, client onboarding, and adoption of modern accounting technologies.
• Assisting Partners with business development, client proposals, and expanding services to existing clients.

Requirements & Experience

• ACA, ACCA qualified or equivalent; experienced QBE candidates with extensive practice leadership experience will also be considered.
• Proven track record working in a Senior Accountant, Assistant Manager, or Manager capacity within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical expertise across UK GAAP, accounts preparation, and tax compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and managing junior and senior team members.
• Experience managing client portfolios and acting as a trusted senior contact.
• Proven ability to review accounts and tax files efficiently with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical financial matters clearly to non-finance clients.
• Strong organisational and workload management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across a team.
• A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional client service and supporting practice growth.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and professional qualifications.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus statutory bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and comprehensive employee benefits package.
• On-site parking facilities.
• Opportunity to work closely with Partners and have genuine input into the continued growth and strategy of the practice.
• Excellent potential for further career progression toward Partner level.