Accounting Services Manager in Manchester

Accounting Services Manager in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 58000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in delivering top-notch accounting services to diverse clients.
  • Company: Join one of the Big 4 firms in Manchester, known for excellence and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, private medical cover, generous holidays, and ongoing training.
  • Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a fast-paced, high-performing team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting skills and client-facing experience.

The predicted salary is between 58000 - 70000 £ per year.

Our client is one of the Big 4 firms based in Manchester, providing high‑quality corporate accounting services to a broad portfolio of UK and international clients. The Accounting Services team delivers outsourced accounting solutions, helping organisations remain compliant while also providing valuable insight into their financial operations. The team is known for being technically strong, commercially aware, and highly collaborative, offering an excellent platform for career progression.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of statutory financial statements (SFS)
  • Delivery of outsourced accounting services to a range of clients
  • Supporting clients through secondments where additional resource is required
  • Bookkeeping and preparation of periodic management accounts
  • Managing and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts for international clients
  • Providing advisory support on statutory accounting and compliance requirements
  • Improving financial reporting processes and cycles

Qualifications

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or international equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to work from first principles
  • Good working knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS, with some awareness of US GAAP
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems
  • Experience working in practice or a client‑facing environment
  • Highly organised and able to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced setting
  • Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop junior team members

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model (office, home, and client site)
  • Private medical cover and access to a virtual GP
  • Generous holiday allowance plus volunteering days
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Clear career progression within a supportive and high‑performing team

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED

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We think you need these skills to ace Accounting Services Manager in Manchester

Statutory Financial Statements Preparation
Outsourced Accounting Services Delivery
Bookkeeping
Management Accounts Preparation
Statutory Accounts Management
Advisory Support on Compliance Requirements
Financial Reporting Process Improvement