Salary: £50,000.00
Keeler Recruitment
Accounts Manager – Leading Accountancy Practice (Norwich)
Location: Norwich | Type: Full-time | Salary: Competitive + benefits
A growing and forward-thinking accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their Norwich office. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, support the development of a talented team, and play a key role in delivering high-quality accounts services.
As Accounts Manager, you’ll take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio, covering sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, while supporting senior team members and partners. You’ll oversee workflow, review accounts, guide junior staff, and act as a trusted main point of contact for clients.
This role provides variety, autonomy, and the chance to work closely with partners on strategic and client-focused initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients and act as primary contact
- Plan jobs, set budgets and oversee work-in-progress (WIP)
- Quote fees and raise invoices
- Prepare annual accounts and draft corporation tax computations
- Review work prepared by team members and provide constructive feedback
- Support, train and mentor team members
- Coordinate workloads and provide updates to partners
- Handle ad-hoc assignments including management accounts and forecasts
- Maintain a professional LinkedIn presence (training can be provided)
- Promote and uphold the firm’s values across all interactions
About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounts role within practice
- Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards
- Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships
- Experience mentoring and developing team members
- Commercially aware with ability to identify opportunities for clients
- Confident working both independently and within a team
- Skilled in Sage, QuickBooks Online, Xero; CaseWare knowledge advantageous
Apply Today
If you’re an ambitious Accounts Manager looking to take the next step in a supportive and dynamic practice, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your CV [email protected] or give James a call on 01603 851840
