Lead Accountant

Location: Gwent

Lead Accountant – Hybrid Role

Salary £40,000 circa

Location:

Newport, South Wales

Contract:

Permanent/Full Time

Benefits

* Hybrid working model

* Flexible working

* Competitive salary and benefits package

* Ongoing professional development and career progression

* A modern, supportive environment that recognises and rewards achievement

* Opportunity to develop into a full time role

Are you an experienced Accountant with proven team leadership skills looking for your next challenge? Our client, a modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants, is seeking a motivated Accountant with management experience to join their expanding team.

The Role

This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within an ambitious and supportive practice. Working closely with the Managing Partner, a former Big 4 Chartered Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team, managing your own portfolio of clients, and managing an overseas team of accountants to drive the finance function forward.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading and mentoring a small finance/accounting team

* Managing the delivery of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services

* Taking responsibility for client relationships and ensuring high-quality output

* Overseeing workflows and ensuring deadlines are met efficiently

* Supporting the Managing Partner with strategic finance and practice development initiatives

Why Join?

Our client does things differently. They are a forward-thinking, people-first firm built on transparency, agility, and smart advisory. Their mission is to combine deep technical expertise with modern, cloud-based tools to deliver exceptional results.

What sets them apart:

* Led by a former Big 4 accountant, bringing top-tier knowledge to growing businesses

* Digital-first, client-centric culture – embrace technology to work smarter, not harder

* Supportive and collaborative team that values autonomy, personal growth, and work-life balance

* Clear and genuine progression opportunities – they invest in their people and back their potential

Essential Requirements

* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

* Qualified by experience with a proven track record

* Previous experience leading and managing a small team

* Strong technical background in accounts and tax

* Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships

* Proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a dynamic, modern practice