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Accounts Manager - Stratford-Upon-Avon

  • Location

    Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Sector:

    Audit and Business Services, Accounts

  • Contract Type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £55000 - £70000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Will Langdon

  • Contact email:

    will.langdon@clark-wood.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    +44 (0) 1173 291051

  • Job ref:

    WL-19231-1

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-09-09

  • Startdate:

    2026-08-04

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

Accounts Manager – Stratford-upon-Avon
£55,000 - £70,000 + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits

Clark Wood are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants based in Stratford-upon-Avon.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Manager, Client Manager, Accounts Assistant Manager or Senior Accountant looking to progress their career within a successful and growing accountancy practice.
The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs), SMEs, partnerships and limited companies, providing accounts, financial reporting and commercial accounting support while working closely with Partners and the wider team.
The firm offers a flexible working environment, genuine career progression and the opportunity to play a key role within a respected independent practice.

As an Accounts Manager, you will take responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accounts and compliance work is delivered to a high standard while developing strong client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, partnerships and limited companies.
  • Reviewing statutory accounts prepared under UK GAAP.
  • Reviewing management accounts and financial reporting for a range of clients.
  • Reviewing corporation tax computations and working alongside tax specialists.
  • Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive accounting and business advice.
  • Managing client deadlines, workflow and budgets across your portfolio.
  • Identifying opportunities to provide additional value through advisory services.
  • Reviewing work completed by Accounts Seniors, Semi Seniors and trainees.
  • Supporting the development of junior team members and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:
  • ACA or ACCA qualification, or be qualified by experience with strong practice experience.
  • Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
  • Experience managing a portfolio of clients, ideally owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
  • Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and UK GAAP.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • The ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and support junior team members.
What's On Offer
  • Salary of £55,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
  • Generous holiday allowance.
  • Company pension.
  • Genuine career progression within a respected accountancy practice.
  • Opportunity to work closely with Partners and a diverse client portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Manager, Client Manager or Accounts Assistant Manager looking for a new opportunity in Stratford-upon-Avon with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants.
For more information, please contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood:
📧 will@clark-wood.co.uk
📞 07920 557121
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