Manager/Senior Manager - Accounts

In a nutshellAre you ready to take the next step in your career with a role thats as dynamic as it is rewarding? In this hands-on, client-facing position, youll be a trusted advisor from day one, building meaningful relationships, delivering strategic insights, and helping entrepreneurial clients thrive.Youll help lead and mentor a talented team, contribute to their growth, and work across a diverse portfolio that keeps every day fresh and engaging. Youll work closely with and be supported by Partners, giving you the opportunity to learn from senior leaders while building your own confidence and impact.With clear career progression, exposure to a wide range of accounting, tax, and commercial challenges, and a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is more than just a job, its a chance to shape your future.What makes this role special:Client-Facing from Day One Build trust and deliver value to a wide range of ambitious clientsLeadership Opportunity Inspire and guide junior team members while developing your own leadership styleCareer Growth Enjoy structured progression, ongoing learning, and the chance to make your markVariety & Impact No two days are the same. You ll be solving real problems and making a tangible differenceWere a people-first firm that values initiative, collaboration, and authenticity. Youll be supported, challenged, and empowered to grow professionally and personally. If youre looking for a role where your ideas are heard, your work is valued, and your career can flourish, wed love to hear from you.What you'll be doing day to dayYoull work with entrepreneurial clients, providing guidance and support as their trusted advisor. Your key responsibilities include:Leading client relationshipsMonitoring budgets, time, and expensesReviewing working papers, accounts, and tax complianceOffering tax, accounting, and commercial adviceResolving accounting and tax issuesEnsuring compliance with firm standardsMaintaining long-term client relationships through effective communicationDiscussing significant findings with the engagement PartnerIdentifying opportunities to offer additional services to clientsAbout youACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience, with relevant experience in a similar roleExperience of managing a portfolio of clients and assisting partners in maintaining client relationshipsStrong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax complianceProven background supervising a team of accounts staffOrganised, accurate, flexible and able to plan use of time efficientlyStrong interpersonal skills in dealing with both clients, team members and colleagues, with the aptitude to quickly build rapportExcellent written and oral communication skillsWhy work at PKF Francis ClarkAs the largest firm of independent chartered accountants and business advisers in South West England, PKF Francis Clark offers a wide range of opportunities to develop your career in the way thats right for you.Established in 1919, weve grown to nearly 1,000 people across offices in Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Our size means we can offer ambitious work with exciting clients and a friendly, supportive culture.We want you to belong, be yourself and do your best work as part of a forward-thinking team, with a flexible approach to hybrid working and a strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development.For the past four years, PKF Francis Clark has been certified as a Great Place to Work and ranked among the UKs Best Workplaces, rising to 6th out of 100 large organisations.Were a top 10 Best Workplace for Women, as well as being ranked for Wellbeing, Development, and Consulting and Professional Services. These rankings are compiled by Great Place to Work, based on confidential, independent feedback from our people. In addition, were one of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.Being a Certified B Corp means were held to high standards for environmental and social performance. Were independently assessed to ensure we support our people, act responsibly and make long-term decisions that balance people and planet.Were proudly independent, while collaborating internationally through the PKF Global family of firms. Together were the 13th largest provider of accountancy services in the UK, with connections to like-minded advisers in 150 countries.Your core benefitsFinancial wellbeingGroup personal pension to help you build your future savings through employer and employee contributionsGroup life assurance providing cover up to four times your basic annual salaryGroup income protection available after six months serviceHealth cash plan giving money back on everyday health costs, with free cover for up to four dependent children (up to age 24 in full-time education) and the option to add a partner or spouseMental wellbeingCounselling and emotional support for you and your immediate familyVirtual GP and second opinion services for you and your immediate familyAccess to trained Mental Health First Aiders for confidential, peer to peer supportPhysical wellbeingCycle to work scheme, with the option to purchase a bike and accessories up to £4,000*Discounted membership at gyms, pools and studios across the UKDigital health and wellbeing tools available through the employee health cash planSupport for colleagues experiencing menopause, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, including webinars and a dedicated Microsoft Teams channel for ongoing supportAdditional benefitsFamily friendly benefits, including enhanced pay, family leave coaching sessions and a parent networkThe option to buy up to five extra days of holiday (pro rata for part-time colleagues) *One paid volunteering day each year to support local organisationsElectric vehicle lease scheme (grade and pay criteria apply) *Gifts to mark key career and family milestonesExpert led webinars on mental, physical and financial wellbeingFrancis Clark Charitable Foundation, offering support for current and former employees experiencing financial hardship* These benefits are provided via a salary exchange and are subject to employees post exchange hourly rate remaining above the national minimum wageAdditional informationJob title used internally may not align exactly with the title displayed in this advertTPBN1_UKTJ