Senior Accounts Manager wanted for Top 20 Reading Accountancy Practice
Accounting Client Senior Manager – ReadingPermanent, Full-Time
About the Firm
A leading accountancy and business advisory practice with a strong regional presence is seeking an Accounting Client Senior Manager.
The firm prides itself on delivering trusted advice to SMEs through close client relationships and forward-thinking solutions.
With a collaborative network of professionals, they combine expertise to help clients achieve their full potential while offering employees future-focused career opportunities.
Role Overview
The Senior Manager will play a key leadership role in managing client relationships, overseeing portfolios, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. This position requires a strategic thinker who can inspire teams, engage stakeholders, and drive growth in revenue and profitability while upholding the firm's values.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and grow a personal portfolio of complex client accounts and corporation tax returns, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional service.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, directors, and team members.
* Review team files for compliance with legal, ethical, and statutory regulations.
* Support Team Leaders with training, workflow management, recruitment decisions, fee reviews, and WIP management.
* Provide business and personal tax planning advice where appropriate.
* Deliver insights and solutions to enhance the firm's reputation and expand its client base.
* Drive efficiency and profitability through best practices and technology.
* Contribute to strategic planning focused on revenue and profit growth.
* Complete client work within your portfolio, offering expert advice and guidance.
Key Requirements
* ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE (mandatory).
* Ideally 3+ years PQE with practice experience.
* CTA/ATT qualification desirable but not essential.
Additional Skills
* Proven ability to manage and grow client portfolios.
* Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
* Leadership skills to inspire and engage teams.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Highly organised, decisive, and committed to excellence.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with options to buy additional days)
* Business closure over Christmas*
* Life assurance (4x annual salary)
* Enhanced family leave and sick pay
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)
* Corporate discounts platform
* Flexible benefits including PMI, critical illness cover, cycle-to-work scheme, dental and eye care options
(*subject to business needs)