Accounts & Business Services - Manager

Ambition UK is recruiting on behalf of a Top 40 UK accountancy and advisory firm seeking an Accounts & Business Services Manager to help build and lead their growing Newcastle pod.

This is a high-impact leadership role with real autonomy - ideal for an experienced portfolio manager ready to shape a team, drive performance, and influence regional growth.

• Lead delivery of management accounts, VAT, and year-end compliance work
• Review and sign off outputs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Manage and grow a profitable client portfolio
• Act as the primary strategic advisor to your clients
• Monitor WIP, billing, and profitability
• Develop, coach, and performance-manage your pod
• Drive operational efficiency and process improvement
• You ll balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic oversight and team leadership.

• 6+ years  experience in Accounts & Business Services
• 3+ years in a managerial role
• Proven experience managing and growing a portfolio
• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Commercially aware with strong client relationship skills
• Confident leading and developing high-performing teams

• Opportunity to shape a new regional pod
• Clear progression pathways
• Strong benefits package including PMI, pension, enhanced leave & funded development
• Purpose-driven, people-focused firm
• If you re ready to take ownership, lead from the front, and build something meaningful within a Top 40 firm, Ambition UK would love to hear from you.

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