Manager or Senior Manager in London

Reference: 4800866Job ID: 5396116Posted: 2026-11-06Closing date: 2027-02-04Location: Ipswich or Norwich with HybridSalary: Highly competitive + fast track progression (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Accountancy Firms / Public Practice AccountingCompany: HaysConsultant: Cara WhyteHays office: Norwich — Ground Floor, 1 Prince of Wales Road,Phone: 01603 760141Email: cara.whyte@hays.comAccounts Manager / Senior ManagerIpswich or Norwich | Top 10 Accountancy Firm | Excellent progressionAre you an experienced Accounts Manager looking for a role with genuine progression, greater client exposure and the opportunity to develop beyond traditional accounts work?Hays is working with a leading accountancy firm that is continuing to grow its Accounting & Business Advisory team. They are looking to appoint at either Manager or Senior Manager level, depending on experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships with clients and wants a broader role combining portfolio management, advisory work, team leadership and commercial responsibility.The roleYou’ll take ownership of an established portfolio of clients, becoming a trusted point of contact and supporting them with both their statutory accounts requirements and wider business needs.You will also:Manage and develop a team, reviewing work and supporting their progressionBuild strong relationships with business owners and senior client contactsReview statutory and consolidated accountsHelp clients understand their financial performance, cash flow and business plansIdentify opportunities to provide additional advisory servicesManage workflow, deadlines, WIP and billing across your portfolioPlay an active role in the continued growth and development of the teamWhat we're looking forYou will ideally be ACA or ACCA qualified, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.You'll have a strong background within accountancy practice, with experience managing client relationships and reviewing accounts. Previous team or portfolio management experience would be particularly useful.Most importantly, the firm is looking for someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to develop into a broader commercial and advisory role, rather than simply producing accounts.Why consider it?Manager or Senior Manager appointment, depending on experienceGenuine opportunity for further career progressionBroad and varied client portfolioMore exposure to business advisory and commercial workOpportunity to lead and develop a teamSupportive, collaborative environmentModern offices with the option to work from home hybridCompetitive salary and extensive benefitsThe backing, resources and career opportunities of a Top 10 firmInterested?If you'd like to find out more, contact Cara Whyte at Hays for a confidential conversation, or click Apply Now to send your CV.If you're not actively looking but would be interested in hearing more, I'd still be very happy to have an informal conversation. #4800866 - Cara Whyte