Accounts Manager - Partner Designate

Accounts Manager – Partner Designate – £75,000
I am supporting a highly reputable Top 20 accountancy firm in their search for a commercially-minded Portfolio Manager/Accounts Manager to join their Swiss Cottage office on a permanent and hybrid basis. This is a leadership position with clear succession planning in place, offering a defined pathway to partnership and the opportunity to inherit a high-value portfolio in the coming years.

Key Respnsibilities:

• Manage and grow a personal portfolio of clients, delivering a high standard of service and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Build and maintain long-standing relationships with clients, directors, and internal teams.
• Review team work and outputs to ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
• Provide clients with insightful, proactive advice to support growth and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability through technology and best practice.
• Contribute to wider business planning and strategy with a focus on revenue and profit growth.
• Maintain a hands-on role in client delivery while supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Play a central role in the firm\’s succession plans, with strong potential for future partnership.

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Minimum 3 years\’ post-qualification experience within general practice, ideally in a mid-tier firm.
• Proven track record of leading client relationships and delivering high-quality service.
• Strong IT skills and a willingness to adopt new technologies and systems.

Desirable Attributes:

• Commercially minded with strategic insight.
• Experience in growing client portfolios and improving service delivery.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, professional, and driven to succeed.
• Ambition to progress to Partner level in the near future.