Senior Accounts Manager
JOB_53654134759135Job type
PermanentLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Public Practice AccountingIndustry
Accountancy FirmsPay
Competitive, DOE
Senior Accounts Manager wanted for Top 20 Reading Accountancy Practice
Accounting Client Senior Manager – Reading
Permanent, 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.
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)
Senior Accounts ManagerJOB_536541347591352026-01-072026-04-08
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