Role: Senior Accounts Manager

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Location: Barnstaple

Acorn by Synergie are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accounts Manager (ACCA / ACA qualified) to join our growing accountancy practice.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong background in accountancy practice who is looking to take on a more strategic and leadership-focused position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, reviewing work, providing technical guidance, and supporting professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews and assist in staff training and progression planning.
• Contribute to recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Manage high-value and complex client portfolios.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.
• Handle client negotiations, conflict resolution, and ensure exceptional client satisfaction.
• Drive business growth by identifying new revenue opportunities, cross-selling services, and improving operational efficiencies.
• Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and tax planning for clients.
• Take responsibility for WIP (work-in-progress), billing, and profitability of assigned portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Contribute to the firm's strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term goals.
• Improve and implement new accounting processes and technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Represent the firm at networking events, industry conferences, and client meetings.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified (ACCA, ACA) with significant experience in accountancy practice.
• Proven track record of managing teams, client portfolios, and practice development.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and client management skills.

If you are an experienced practice accountant looking for an opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply online today or call the team on 01271 343222 for more information.

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