Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A growing accountancy practice in Reading is looking to recruit an Accounts Manager to take a visible, people-led role at the heart of the firm's day-to-day operations.

This position is suited to someone who enjoys leading others, owning client relationships, and having genuine accountability for how work is delivered. It is less about technical specialism and more about people, priorities, and performance.

The opportunity

As Accounts Manager, you will be a key link between partners, team leaders, and clients. You'll be trusted to run your own portfolio, keep work moving through the team, and make decisions that balance quality, deadlines, and commercial outcomes.

You'll have real influence over workflow, client experience, and team development, with the backing of senior leadership and clear scope to progress as the firm continues to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Owning and managing a portfolio of general practice clients
• Acting as the main client contact and building long-term, trusted relationships
• Leading Team Leaders and junior staff on a day-to-day basis
• Managing workflow, deadlines, WIP, and fee recovery
• Taking responsibility for the commercial health of your portfolio
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of staff
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery
• Ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard

About you

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or strong QBE background from practice
• Currently operating at Accounts Manager, Manager, or Assistant Manager level
• Confident leading people and taking ownership of outcomes
• Commercially aware and comfortable discussing fees, WIP, and client expectations
• Organised, decisive, and able to prioritise effectively

You do not need to be a technical specialist for this role. Strong general practice experience, leadership capability, and commercial judgement are far more important.

The firm

The firm operates with local autonomy while benefiting from the infrastructure and support of a wider national group. It has an office-first culture, valuing collaboration and visibility, with sensible flexibility for experienced staff. The client base is varied, and the firm is in a phase of continued growth.

Working pattern

This is an office-based role, with an expectation of being present in the office most days. Flexibility is available for experienced staff to manage workload and personal commitments.

Salary and benefits

• £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within the firm and wider group

If you're looking for an Accounts Manager role where you can lead people, own relationships, and have real commercial influence, this is a strong opportunity to explore.

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