Accounts Manager - Cardiff

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

If you’re ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and work in a place where your voice truly matters, keep reading!

We have a great opportunity for a manager to join our Outsourced Business Services within Accounts in the Cardiff office. This is a great opportunity for a manager to lead support a portfolio of clients, delivering comprehensive finance solutions, including overseeing the production of both management accounts and statutory financial statements. Ensuring work is accurate, timely, and within budget, while monitoring job recoveries, WIP, and billing.

At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With 700 colleagues in the UK, we’ve built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025.
• Work with Inspiring Clients: You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.
• Collaborate Across The Firm: Working with various people across the firm to raise the profile of Menzies Academy.
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.

Key Responsibilities

As a Manager, you will oversee a diverse, moderately complex client portfolio with a developing sector specialism, requiring minimal supervision. You will have oversight of a small team that regularly delivers a finance function to 30-40 clients, delivering management accounts, year-end statutory financial statements and dealing with day-to-day client queries. You will be fully accountable for financial performance, including WIP, debt, billing, and budgets, and will influence outcomes through proactive client management. You will act as the primary client contact, leading meetings and building trusted relationships. You will mentor junior staff, foster collaboration, and lead team development initiatives. You will also contribute to business growth through lead identification, cross-selling, proposals, and promoting innovation. You may have People/Training Manager responsibility for 1 or more Trainees/team members. You will co-ordinate with both audit and corporate tax teams to provide efficient support for your clients.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for an experienced accounting professional who is confident working with clients, supporting teams, and delivering high-quality financial work. You’ll be someone who takes pride in accuracy, builds strong relationships, and communicates clearly. You’ll be AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified, or AAT qualified and qualified by experience, with the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the role. You’ll bring strong technical skills, ideally with experience using Caseware (although full training will be provided), along with hands-on knowledge of Xero and Dext. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and support a team are essential. The role involves preparing statutory financial statements under FRS 102-1A, producing management accounts using Xero, and supporting a portfolio of clients. You’ll also have experience leading small teams and helping others develop through coaching and guidance. This is a largely office-based role with flexible working available. Occasional travel may be required for training, visits to other offices, or client site meetings, with infrequent overnight stays.

Why join Menzies?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

About Menzies LLP: Menzies is a proudly independent UK business advisory and accountancy practice with true national coverage and international connections. As a full-service firm with strong sector specialisms, we have a proven track record supporting both businesses, not-for-profits and individuals to successfully reach their financial goals. We focus on optimising clients’ businesses financially, operationally, and strategically. We employ approximately 1100 trusted advisors in Audit, Tax & Advisory Services, across 11 locations UK wide. Our industry sector specialisation sets us apart. Expert teams work in collaboration with each other delivering a host of business, tax and commercial advisory projects over and above the market leading assurance and compliance work undertaken for UK and International clients. We continue to take a relationship-led approach to our client relationships. We use our Brighter Thinking methodology to empower clients with greater confidence and certainty in the face of increasing complexity. Founded in 1912, Menzies is headquartered in London with coverage nationally in England & Wales and has 1100+ employees and a turnover of 110m. Our clients are mid-size and large privately held corporates, non-profits, and individuals, across the UK and internationally via major market country-desks, and in 157 countries globally through Menzies membership of HLB, the global advisory and accounting network.