Accounts Manager-step up for Semi Senior/Senior Accountant, privately owned regional firm

ReedPeterboroughreedpublished 09/29/2026
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About the company

Reed Practice is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded independent Cambridgeshire accountancy practice to recruit an Assistant or Senior Accountant as an AccountsManager.*

Your tasks

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice Accountant seeking a varied role with genuine autonomy, strong client exposure and a clear route for career progression with a firm who are rapidly gaining new business opportunities.

As Accounts Manager, you'll become the trusted adviser for your own portfolio of clients, delivering a broad range of accounting and tax services whilst building long-term relationships with business owners across a variety of sectors.

Your primary responsibilities include

  • Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders
  • Preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
  • Advising clients on tax efficiency, accounting systems and compliance matters
  • Liaising directly with HMRC and other regulatory bodies
  • Identifying opportunities to further support and develop client relationships
  • Driving process improvements and embracing technology to improve efficiency
  • Maintaining high-quality client files in line with ICAEW and practice standards

Working closely with Partners and the bookkeeping team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service across the practice.

If you're looking for a role where you can manage your own portfolio, develop trusted client relationships and build a long-term career within a supportive and ambitious firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

You may be ACA/ACCA qualified, studying, or qualified through experience with a strong background in accountancy practice. You'll also bring:

Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards and personal and corporate tax compliance

Strong client-facing and communication skills The ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders

Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service

What we offer

What's On Offer?

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working (minimum two office days per week)
  • Competitive annual leave
  • Subsidised healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Wellbeing support
  • Regular funded social events
  • Clear and structured career progression
  • Supportive culture with direct access to senior team leaders
  • Free parking

How to apply

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed Practice today or apply now.

Other

Are you working in practice providing accounts and self-assessment tax services, looking to have more client management? Do you feel like just another number, and want to feel like a real part of a team?

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Natalie Harden