Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager, Big 4 Firm

Leeds £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Do you enjoy leading high-quality statutory reporting and advisory projects? Want to manage a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients? Looking for a Big 4 platform with genuine progression to Senior Manager and beyond?

• Hybrid working with flexible structure
• Private medical + 24/7 virtual GP
• Six volunteering days per year
• First-class learning & development pathways
• Access to national and cross-border project work
• Market-leading training and progression pathways

Our client is a Big 4 practice with one of the UK's most respected and fastest-growing Accounting Services (AS) teams. This function delivers high-quality, cost-efficient and relationship-led accounting solutions to both national and multinational groups – blending technical reporting, outsourced accounting operations, and advisory work. The Manchester team is known for its technical strength, innovation, and commercial mindset, supported by a collaborative culture and a leadership group deeply invested in professional development.

With a sophisticated client portfolio and substantial investment into technology and AI, this is an outstanding platform for an ambitious manager looking to accelerate their career.

As a Manager in Accounting Services, you will lead a portfolio of clients, overseeing statutory reporting, management accounting delivery, outsourced finance operations, and technical accounting projects. You will manage engagement teams, review technical output, and act as the key client contact on complex assignments. Alongside delivery, you will play a significant role in advisory, supporting process improvement, controls, reporting architecture, digital transformation, and cross-border technical reporting work.

You will also contribute to the development of junior staff, shaping the future capability of the team.

• Leading the preparation and review of statutory financial statements (FRS 102 / IFRS / US GAAP)
• Managing a diverse portfolio of UK and multinational clients
• Overseeing outsourced accounting operations and management reporting cycles
• Leading technical accounting projects and advisory engagements
• Acting as main point of contact for client relationships and escalations
• Supporting major proposals and contributing to national initiatives
• Managing and developing junior staff, including delegation and coaching
• Ensuring high-quality delivery across compliance, reporting and controls

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or international equivalent)
• Strong statutory reporting and technical accounting experience
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS (US GAAP beneficial)
• Experience managing client portfolios and leading teams
• Ability to oversee multiple engagements simultaneously
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and commercial awareness
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

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