Bury
Senior Manager job in Bury St Edmunds - Accountancy Hays is working with a progressive and growing accountancy firm that is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join its Cambridge office. Ou client is part of a wider UK and Ireland network of over 3,000 professionals. The business combines the strength of a national group with the personal, relationship-led approach of a local practice. Their focus remains on delivering trusted, forward-thinking advice to SMEs through close, long-term client partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for a client-focused and technically strong accountant who enjoys managing relationships, leading teams, and adding genuine value to a diverse client base. The roleYou will take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate and private clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting and compliance services. Key responsibilities include: • Managing and developing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors, • Acting as the main point of contact, providing proactive and commercially focused advice, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, directors, and colleagues, • Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, • Reviewing self-assessment returns and liaising with specialist tax teams when required, • Managing workflow, deadlines, and delivery standards across your portfolio, • Mentoring and developing junior team members through review and coaching, • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent), • Experienced in managing a client portfolio within an accountancy practice, • Technically strong, with a solid understanding of UK GAAP and compliance requirements, • A confident communicator, able to build lasting client relationships, • Organised, commercially aware, and able to manage competing priorities, • Competitive salary, • Company pension scheme, • 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional days, • Additional leave based on seniority, • Christmas office closure (subject to business needs), • Life assurance (4x salary), • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support