Senior accounts manager

Job Description

Senior Accounts Manager

My client is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Senior Accounts Manager to join our leadership team in Stockton-on-Tees.

This is a pivotal role within the firm, offering the opportunity to lead a diverse and established client portfolio, contribute to strategic decision-making, and play a key role in the continued growth and development of the practice. The position would suit either an experienced Senior Manager ready to step up, or an existing Director seeking a progressive and forward-thinking firm.

Key Responsibilities

Client Portfolio & Technical Leadership

• Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and corporate clients across a range of sectors
• Oversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP / FRS 102
• Review management accounts, tax computations, and VAT returns
• Provide strategic financial advice and business support to clients
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards
• Act as a key point of contact for high-value and complex client matters

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and senior members of the accounts team
• Oversee workflow planning, resource allocation, and delivery deadlines
• Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning
• Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships
• Identify opportunities to grow existing client accounts
• Contribute to new business generation through networking and referrals
• Support and influence the firms strategic growth objectives
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and efficiencies

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Significant experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Proven experience managing a substantial client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards
• Commercially astute with a proactive advisory mindset
• Demonstrable leadership and team management capability
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ambitious, strategic, and growth-oriented

Benefits & Rewards

They offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution, rising to 5% after 10 years service
• Includes employer and employee National Insurance savings via salary sacrifice
• Death-in-service life cover at 4x annual salary
• Generous maternity allowance
• Flexible working and home working (by agreement)
• Private healthcare (subject to eligibility conditions)
• Professional subscriptions paid by the firm
• Access to discounted high street and cinema vouchers
• Incentive schemes, including client introduction bonuses

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