Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a growing and successful accountancy practice in Diss. Working closely with Partners and the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse client portfolio, developing high-performing teams and supporting the continued growth of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional seeking a broad management role with genuine influence and progression opportunities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients efficiently and effectively
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
• Coaching, mentoring and developing seniors and assistant managers
• Providing regular, constructive feedback and supporting team members with their career development
• Completing appraisals, one-to-one meetings and probation reviews
• Overseeing workflow, holiday planning and the effective deployment of resources
• Reviewing complex assignments and special project work
• Supporting the preparation and presentation of proposals and tenders
• Working with Partners and Directors to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Developing your network of professional contacts and referrers
• Spotting opportunities to introduce clients to the firm's wider services
• Contributing to marketing activities, networking events and external speaking opportunities
• Identifying and delivering internal training requirements
• Ensuring the team provides consistently high standards of client service

What you'll need to succeed

You will be ACA, ACCA or equivalently qualified, with significant post-qualified experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully managing a portfolio of clients
• Previous responsibility for leading, managing and developing a team
• A positive and credible leadership style
• Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing deadlines and priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proven ability to develop professional networks and relationships with referrers
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to client and internal matters
• Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
• The confidence and integrity to lead others while handling sensitive information appropriately

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Annualised hours
• Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
• Access to specialist teams across the wider firm
• Opportunities for career progression and support with further study
• A collaborative and supportive working culture
• The opportunity to make a visible contribution to the growth of the Diss office and the wider firm
• The chance to work for a business that values long-term relationships and supports its local communities

What you need to do now
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