Talent.com
Pro-Finance
Accounting Services ManagerPro-Finance • Manchester, Lancashire, UK
Accounting Services Manager

Accounting Services Manager

Pro-Finance • Manchester, Lancashire, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Accounting Services Manager

Location

Manchester

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounting Services Manager to join a Big 4 firm based in Manchester, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality accounting and advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to move into a varied client-facing role, working with businesses ranging from ambitious SMEs through to large multinational organisations. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering outsourced accounting services, statutory reporting and technical accounting support, while also managing and developing a team.

What you will be doing as an Accounting Services Manager

  • Managing the preparation and review of statutory financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Delivering outsourced accounting services to a broad range of clients.
  • Preparing and reviewing management accounts and bookkeeping assignments.
  • Supporting clients through secondment assignments, providing experienced finance professionals where additional resource is required.
  • Managing the delivery of statutory financial reporting for international groups with UK reporting requirements.
  • Advising clients on statutory accounting compliance and financial reporting obligations.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve clients' financial reporting processes and statutory reporting cycles.
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.
  • Supervising, coaching and developing junior members of the team.

What you will need to succeed as an Accounting Services Manager

  • ACA or ACCA qualification (or an international equivalent).
  • Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and IFRS, with an understanding of financial reporting principles.
  • Exposure to US GAAP would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve technical accounting issues.
  • Strong Excel skills, with experience using a variety of accounting software packages being beneficial.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Previous experience managing, mentoring and developing team members.
  • The ability to manage multiple client assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why join this firm?

  • Exposure to a broad and prestigious client portfolio, including UK and international businesses.
  • A varied role combining technical accounting, advisory work and client relationship management.
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and well-respected team.
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What next?

The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP!

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Create a job alert for this search

Accounting Services Manager • Manchester, Lancashire, UK

Similar jobs

Accounting Services, Senior Manager

PwC UKManchester, England, GB
Full-time

PwC’s Accounting Services (AS) team is a leading market‑focused business, providing corporate accounting services to national and multinational corporations, helping them remain compliant and provi... Show more

 • Promoted

RTR Manager, Core Accounting & Automation

ITVManchester, England, GB
Full-time

A major broadcasting company in Manchester is looking for an experienced RTR Manager to lead the Core Accounting team.This role involves overseeing high-volume financial reporting, driving automati... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Accounting Manager - £70,000 A Year

Hays Accountancy and FinanceBolton, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Permanent

Your new business are a global leader in manufacturing.This organisation is a global leader in advanced textiles and materials processing, with a strong international presence and a long establishe... Show more

 • Promoted

R&D Tax Manager

Accountable RecruitmentBolton, ENG, GB
Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced R&D specialist to step into an.This role offers the chance to become a key part of an established R&D Tax team, managing a varied clien... Show more

 • Promoted

Business Services Portfolio Manager

striveX LtdManchester, England, GB
Full-time

Manchester (M1 4DZ) or Stokenchurch (HP14 3FE).Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys owning client relationships, delivering high-quality work, and supporting business owners beyond... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Accounting Services Manager — Hybrid Work & Global Clients

PwCManchester, England, United Kingdom
Full-time

A leading global accounting firm is seeking a qualified Senior Manager for their Accounting Services team in Manchester.In this role, you will manage a portfolio of clients, lead teams delivering c... Show more

 • Promoted

Accounting Services, Senior Manager

PwCManchester, England, GB
Full-time

PwC's Accounting Services (AS) team is a leading market focused business, providing corporate accounting services to national and multinational corporations, with a focus on helping them to remain ... Show more

 • Promoted

Accounts Team Manager

Alf Recruit LimitedBury, England, gb
Full-time

ALF Recruit is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established, independent accountancy practice near Bury to recruit an Accounts Team Manager into a key leadership role within the f... Show more

 • Promoted

Accounts Portfolio Manager

Taylor Rose Recruitment LtdStoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Part-time

Public Practice specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have been instructed on an Accounts Manager opportunity on behalf of our client, a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants in Stoke-on-Trent.P... Show more

 • Promoted

Property Services and Operations Manager

Adullam Social Enterprises C.I.CNot Specified, Manchester, GB
Full-time

Housing Associations and Charities across the Northwest, Midlands, and Derbyshire click apply for full job details. Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Accounting & Business Services Lead - Manchester

Armstrong WatsonManchester, England, GB
Full-time

Armstrong Watson is recruiting a Business Services Senior for our Manchester office.You will draft financial statements and tax computations for various clients, prepare VAT returns, and assist wit... Show more

 • Promoted

RTR Manager - Core Accounting

ITVManchester, England, GB
Temporary

Workplace: ITV Manchester, Media City - expectation is a minimum of 2 days in the office.Closing Date: 22nd February 2026.At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast.We’re one of the most ... Show more

 • Promoted

Financial Accounting Manager - Up To £70,000 A Year

Your new businessBury, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, UK
Full-time

Manage the accounting function for European entities, including GL and AR, ensuring SOX compliance and preparing financial statements. Show more

 • Promoted

Finance Manager

Holcim UKStoke-on-Trent, ENG, GB
Full-time

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.Since 1858, weve helped shape the UK; powering th... Show more

 • Promoted

Client Manager

Accountable RecruitmentManchester, ENG, GB
Full-time

Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys building relationships with clients as much as producing great accounts?I am working with a modern, ambitious accountancy firm that is growing ... Show more

 • Promoted

Interim Finance Manager

Robert WaltersCrewe, ENG, GB
Temporary

Finance ManagerLocation: Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days in the office / 2 from home)Salary: Up to £45,000Contract: 12month Fixed-Term Contract (Immediate Start)An established and rapidly growing e-co... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Tax Manager (Tax Managed Services)

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITEDManchester, England, GB
Permanent

Senior Tax Manager (Tax Managed Services).Senior Tax Manager, Tax Managed Services, Big 4 Accountancy firm, Salary: £70,000 - £90,000, Locations: Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.Do you enj... Show more

 • Promoted

Group Reporting Manager

Robert Half LimitedKnutsford, ENG, GB
Full-time

Robert Half has partnered with a global engineering and industrial services business to recruit for a Group Reporting Manager.Knutsford | Hybrid (2-3 days on-site, flexible) | £80,000 - &poun... Show more

 • Promoted

Finance Manager

AFR ConsultingBurnley, ENG, GB
Full-time

This privately owned company is a leading supplier of specialist equipment, helping customers make their processes more efficient across a range of different industries.Well established in their fi... Show more

 • Promoted

Cost & Productivity Manager (TMT)

Anson MccadeManchester, ENG, GB
Permanent

Cost & Productivity Manager (TMT).London; Manchester; Birmingham; Bristol , Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom.Cost & Productivity Manager (TMT).I'm working with a global c... Show more