Senior Manager - ACCA/ACA Qualified

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Harrow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice in Harrow is seeking a Senior Manager to manage a varied client portfolio and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications and 3-5 years of PQE in UK practice. Responsibilities include delivering accounting services, providing client advice, and ensuring compliance with standards, while promoting automation within the practice. The firm offers a salary between £60k – £80k, an employee share scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employee share scheme

25 days holiday

Working from home model

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ PQE in UK practice.
• Experience managing portfolio budgets.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio, delivering accounting and compliance services.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients.
• Review and interpret financial data for strategic decisions.

Skills

Client advisory experience

Managing WIP and billing

Confident communicator

Experience in outsourced finance

Familiarity with practice management systems

Understanding of automation tools

Exposure to financial analysis tools

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Zapier

Power BI

Karbon

AccountancyManager

Senta

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join an ambitious and growing Accountancy Practice on the outskirts of London. The firm currently sits in the Top 100 but has aggressive growth plans to make it into the Top 10 through acquisitions.

Due to the growth, they are looking to recruit a Senior Manager to become part of this journey. Reporting to one of the Partners, you will be in charge of your own portfolio of clients with the support of a team that you will manage.

Duties include:

• Manage a varied client portfolio, delivering end-to-end accounting and compliance services including bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts, year‑end accounts, and tax returns.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and actionable insight.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax standards (FRS 105 / FRS 102), with accuracy and timeliness as a given.
• Review and interpret financial data to support clients’ strategic and operational decisions.
• Monitor portfolio budgets and profitability, identifying opportunities to improve margins and efficiency.
• Drive team productivity and utilisation, managing workflow and resources effectively.
• Support partners with portfolio reporting, forecasting, and fee analysis.
• Champion automation across all service lines, leveraging tools such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext, Apron, ApprovalMax, Fathom, and Chaser.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce manual input, and enhance real‑time visibility for clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine standardised processes for scalable, tech‑led delivery.

This is more than just a standard accounting role, my client is looking for someone with an entrepreneurial and growth focus, who is confident networking with clients both new and existing as the face of the business.

Additional responsibilities

• You will help design, test, and refine scalable processes for reporting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Identify client opportunities where the Virtual Finance Function can deliver value beyond compliance – including board reporting, budgeting, cash‑flow forecasting, and strategic financial insights.
• Help shape the commercial model, and work directly with leadership to bring the service to market.
• Be excited by innovation, automation, and the chance to create something new within a high‑performing practice environment.

Suitable candidates will have the following skills/experience:

• ACA / ACCA qualified with 3‑5 years’ PQE in UK practice
• Experience managing WIP, billing, productivity, and portfolio budgets.
• Confident communicator with client advisory experience.
• Experience in outsourced finance or Virtual Finance Function services.
• Familiarity with practice management systems (Karbon, AccountancyManager, Senta, etc.).
• Understanding of automation tools (Zapier, Make, API integrations).
• Exposure to financial analysis tools such as Fathom, Syft, or Power BI.

The firm are offering a salary range between £60k – £80k depending on experience. Benefits include an employee share scheme, 25 days holiday, and a working from home model.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a progressive firm! If this is of interest and you match the requirements then apply today!