Accounts Manager - Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Accounts Manager
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business & Tax Advisory
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
- Fast-growing UK accountancy practice with a strong team ethos
- People-focused culture with mentorship, learning opportunities, and clear career progression
- Manage a portfolio of clients (primarily limited companies) providing accounting, compliance, and advisory services
- Build trusted client relationships and provide practical, commercial advice
- Lead and develop junior team members while driving efficiency and portfolio growth
Key Responsibilities
- Manage client portfolios and provide hands‑on service, advice, and solutions
- Review accounts, returns, and tax work; provide guidance to colleagues
- Plan assignments, manage budgets, and meet efficiency and recovery targets
- Allocate work across the team, monitor progress, and ensure timely client service
- Support business development by preparing quotes and recommending solutions
- Contribute to billing, recoveries, and portfolio financial management
- Stay up to date with regulatory changes and share knowledge with team and clients
- Promote effective use of technology and best practice processes
Skills & Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
- Proven experience managing client portfolios
- Leadership experience in a similar role
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting, tax, and compliance
- Proficiency with accounting and tax software
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave (+ additional after 3 & 5 years)
- Pension (up to 10% employee contribution, matched)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Private medical cover (eligibility based on grade/service)
- Income protection (eligible after 1 year)
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay (after 6 & 12 months)
- Paid volunteering time (14 hours per year)
- EE mobile discount (for you + family/friends)
- Friendly, inclusive culture with regular social events
For more information please contact the recruiter below:
Carly Dunn
Divisional Talent Manager
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com
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Practice - Accounts Manager (Edinburgh, Scotland) employer: Supreme Search Specialists
Join a leading accountancy practice in Chester, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment that values your contributions. With a focus on employee wellbeing, the firm offers generous holiday allowances, tailored development opportunities, and regular social activities, ensuring a fulfilling work-life balance. This role not only allows you to excel in client service but also provides a pathway for career growth within a dynamic team dedicated to professional excellence.
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