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Accounts Senior Manager

Cardiff Permanent £50,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
As an Accounts Senior Manager in the professional services industry, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of SME and entrepreneurial clients, ensuring their accounting and compliance needs are met. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage client relationships and help deliver advisory services that drive their businesses forward.
  • Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio with partner support.
  • Join a respected independent firm offering clear career progression.

About Our Client

Our client is a long-established independent chartered accountancy practice that has been supporting businesses and individuals across South Wales for more than three decades. The firm provides a broad range of accountancy, taxation and business advisory services, helping clients improve performance, achieve growth and maximise financial stability through practical, commercially focused advice.Known for its partner-led approach and strong client relationships, the practice combines the expertise of a larger firm with the accessibility and personal service of an independent business. Continued growth has created an opportunity for an Accounts Senior Manager to join the leadership team and play an important role in managing client portfolios, developing staff and supporting the firm's future success.

Job Description

  • Manage a portfolio of SME and entrepreneurial clients, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversee statutory compliance and provide expert guidance on accounting matters.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Identify opportunities to provide added value through advisory services.
  • Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering their professional growth.
  • Review and finalise financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored client solutions.
  • Stay updated on accounting standards and industry trends to provide informed advice.Managing a diverse portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
  • Reviewing statutory accounts prepared by the wider team.
  • Advising clients on accounting, tax and commercial matters.
  • Leading client meetings and developing trusted adviser relationships.
  • Reviewing management accounts and financial reporting assignments.
  • Supporting clients with business planning, growth and profitability initiatives.
  • Overseeing workflow management and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
  • Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and add value.
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Supporting Partners with client portfolio management and strategic initiatives.
  • Ensuring all work is delivered to a high technical and professional standard.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA or ACCA qualified.
  • Significant experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
  • Strong background managing accounts and business services portfolios.
  • Experience reviewing statutory accounts for a varied client base.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards and SME reporting requirements.
  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to client service.
  • Confident building relationships with business owners and senior stakeholders.
  • Able to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities effectively.
  • Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing practice.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
  • Significant autonomy and responsibility within a respected independent firm.
  • High levels of Partner exposure and mentorship.
  • Opportunity to manage an established and varied client portfolio.
  • Clear progression opportunities towards Director level.
  • Exposure to a broad range of advisory and business support projects.
  • Professional development and ongoing technical training.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • Long-term career prospects within a successful and growing practice.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Sally Mason on 07483 715 841 for a confidential discussion or apply today for a same or next day response.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Sally Mason
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090081
Phone number
+441179065158

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Services
Sector
Financial Services
Where
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sally Mason
Consultant phone
+441179065158
Job reference
JN-082026-7090081