Job Title: Accounts Manager
Location: Cardiff
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Are you an experienced practice accountant looking for an Accounts Manager role where fit, quality, and long-term potential genuinely matter? We’re working with a well-established and friendly accountancy practice in Cardiff that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager. You’ll manage your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, supported by a collaborative and close-knit team.
The role:
You’ll take ownership of a varied client portfolio and deliver a high standard of client service, including:
• Managing a portfolio of SME and limited company clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Preparing corporation tax and personal tax returns
• VAT returns and overseeing bookkeeping work
• Advising clients on day-to-day accounting and business matters
• Acting as a key point of contact and trusted advisor for clients
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members
Charity and audit experience would be welcome but are not essential.
About you:
This role will suit someone who:
• Is ACA/ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Is currently working in practice and confident managing a client portfolio
• Has strong experience across accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts
• Can work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Is organised, approachable, and commercially aware
What’s on offer:
• Potential access to a staff bonus and private medical insurance after one year
• 23–25 days holiday, plus:
– A day off for your birthday
– A discretionary Christmas holiday
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Supportive culture with a strong focus on quality and work/life balance
Next Steps:
If this sounds like the right fit, click Apply now to upload your CV.
Want to talk it through first? Contact Clarissa Hough on 01454 801 759 or email clarissa@autographrecruitment.co.uk for a confidential chat.
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