At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and provide expert advice.
- Company: Join a stable, independent accountancy firm with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, clear progression, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career growth in a high-performing environment.
- Why this job: Make genuine connections with clients and impact their business success.
- Qualifications: Strong accountancy experience, ideally with SME and owner-managed clients.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
This role would suit an experienced practice accountant who enjoys running a portfolio properly: knowing the clients, understanding their businesses, reviewing high-quality work and becoming someone owners genuinely call when they need advice. You’ll join a profitable and growing independent accountancy firm with an unusually stable team. Plenty of employees have been with the business for a decade or more, while continued investment is creating additional opportunities for the next layer of managers. As Senior Accounts Manager, you’ll work closely with an experienced Accounts and Audit Director, providing much-needed senior capacity across a growing client portfolio.
What you’ll take ownership of:
- Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses
- Reviewing statutory accounts and supporting files
- Planning work and coordinating deadlines across the team
- Reviewing work prepared by junior and qualified staff
- Holding regular face-to-face client meetings
- Resolving accounting queries and identifying issues early
- Supporting and developing less experienced team members
- Helping clients access wider services where appropriate
Although the wider firm has audit capability, this Senior Accounts Manager position is focused specifically on accounts and business services. You’ll need strong experience gained within accountancy, ideally managing or reviewing portfolios of SME and owner-managed business clients. The firm puts considerable emphasis on personal relationships. Clients around Cardiff expect to know their advisers, so someone who enjoys getting out from behind the accounts file will fit far better than somebody looking for a purely technical review role.
Why people stay:
- The business has built a high-performing culture without turning itself into a corporate production line.
- People are trusted with responsibility, progression is encouraged and strong contribution is recognised financially.
- Investment into the firm is increasing, but the intention is to retain the close-knit feel that has helped make it one of the strongest independent accountancy businesses in the region.
Package:
- £65,000-£75,000
- Clear progression beyond Senior Accounts Manager
- Established and profitable client portfolio
- Strong investment in future growth
- Supportive senior leadership
- Long-serving and experienced team
- Genuine client ownership
This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in Cardiff rather than simply add another manager title to your CV.
Senior Accounts Manager in Cardiff employer: Insite Finance
As a leading Big Four firm, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises flexibility and employee autonomy, allowing our Tax Investigations Managers to thrive in a high-trust culture. With a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and the opportunity to work closely with Partners on complex cases, our team fosters professional growth through a strong internal network and varied client exposure. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are valued, and you can develop your skills in a supportive, hybrid working model.
