Accounts Manager

Accounts & Business Advisory Manager
Ipswich | Hybrid Working | £40,000 - £60,000

Looking for a management role with a mix of accounts, advisory and client-facing work?

Want to manage your own portfolio while helping develop a growing team?

Ready to take your career forward in a firm that values progression and flexibility?

Pro-Finance is working with a well-established accountancy and advisory firm seeking an Accounts & Business Advisory Manager to join its Ipswich office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking to combine client management, team leadership and business advisory work. You'll have responsibility for a diverse portfolio of clients while supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the department.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £60,000
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Clear progression opportunities
• Exposure to business advisory projects
• Opportunity to manage and develop a team
• Supportive and collaborative culture

The Role

You'll manage a portfolio of clients, oversee the delivery of accounts and business advisory services, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide practical commercial advice.
Alongside ensuring high-quality service delivery, you'll play an important role in developing client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of business clients
• Reviewing statutory accounts and financial reporting assignments
• Preparing and reviewing consolidated accounts
• Delivering business advisory services and commercial insights
• Leading and developing junior team members
• Managing workflow, budgets and deadlines
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying opportunities to support clients with additional services
• Supporting business development activities and proposals

About You
You'll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience
• Experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts preparation and review experience
• Experience managing client relationships
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• A commercial and client-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to move beyond pure compliance work and become a trusted adviser to clients. You'll join a collaborative team, gain exposure to a broad range of businesses and have the opportunity to influence both client outcomes and departmental growth.

Apply Now
If you're currently working as an Accounts Manager, Business Services Manager, Client Manager, Accounts & Advisory Manager or are a strong Assistant Manager ready for the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

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