Newbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026
TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited firm of chartered accountants in its search for an experienced Senior Portfolio/Accounts Manager to join its Newbury office.
This is an autonomous position for an accomplished practice professional who can manage assignments with minimal supervision, review and sign off work, lead client meetings, provide commercially focused advice and support a small team.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses and act as a trusted point of contact for clients. This would suit someone who enjoys combining strong technical work with relationship management and commercial advisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities will include:
Managing a varied portfolio of clients
Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
Reviewing and signing off work completed by other team members
Leading client meetings and presenting financial information clearly
Providing commercially focused advice to business owners
Identifying opportunities to provide additional support and services
Managing assignments from planning through to completion
Supporting, developing and reviewing more junior members of the team
Maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring deadlines are met
Working closely with the partners and wider management team
Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
Have substantial experience within an accountancy practice
Be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience with a strong technical background
Be genuinely capable of working independently
Have experience reviewing and signing off accounts
Be confident leading client meetings
Possess strong commercial awareness and sound business advisory skills
Communicate confidently with business owners and senior stakeholders
Be comfortable supporting and overseeing junior colleagues
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant seeking a high quality role with genuine responsibility, autonomy and client involvement within an established and growing firm.
We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.
For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).
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Accounts Manager (Practice) in Newbury employer: TPF Recruitment Ltd
TPF Recruitment offers an exceptional working environment for an Accounts Semi-Senior in Haywards Heath, where you can thrive in a supportive team dedicated to your professional growth. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a commitment to ongoing development, employees enjoy a balanced work-life culture alongside generous benefits like enhanced family leave and corporate discounts. This role not only provides diverse client exposure but also fosters mentorship opportunities, making it an ideal place for those eager to advance their careers in accountancy.
