Senior Accounts Manager

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

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

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

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

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

They offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

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