Senior Manager Technical Accounts (Practice)

This role sits within a large, multi‑regional professional services group focused on delivering trusted, locally driven business advice to small and medium‑sized enterprises. The organisation prioritises strong client relationships, forward‑thinking service delivery, and a collaborative working culture. Colleagues are supported to develop their specialisms, drive innovation, and contribute to shared commercial goals.

The Senior Manager will oversee a portfolio of clients, manage key relationships, and ensure high‑quality delivery across accounts and tax services. The position requires a strategic leader who can guide teams, support commercial growth, and uphold high standards of compliance and client care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a personal portfolio of complex clients, including accounts and corporation tax work.
• Ensure deadlines, actions, and client‑facing communications are delivered to an exceptional standard.
• Build long‑term relationships with clients, internal stakeholders, and team members.
• Provide tailored advice across accounts, tax planning, and general business matters.

Technical Oversight

• Review work prepared by the team to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Support colleagues with technical reviews, including:
• Consolidated accounts
• Reporting for UK subsidiaries of international groups
• FRS 102
• Liaison with external auditors
• Business valuations
• Complex VAT matters
• CT600 submissions
• Oversee bookkeeping activity at a supervisory level.

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Contribute to business planning activities focused on revenue, profitability, and service development.
• Enhance efficiency and operational quality through best practices and effective use of technology.
• Promote high professional standards and contribute to expanding the organisation’s client base.
• Maintain oversight of client relationships to ensure value, quality, and compliance.

Key Requirements

• ACCA / ACA qualified, or QBE with equivalent experience (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience in a practice environment.
• CTA or ATT desirable but not required.

Additional Competencies

• Proven experience growing and managing client portfolios.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical mindset.
• Ability to drive efficiency through improved processes and innovative tools.
• Effective leadership with a focus on engagement and performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, ethical judgement and confident decision‑making.
• Highly organised and committed to achieving high standards.

Benefits

• Company pension plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Workplace closure during the Christmas period
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential 24/7 support)
• Enhanced family and sick leave policies
• Discounts platform
• Optional self‑funded benefits (depending on level), including: Private medical insurance, Critical illness cover, Health cash plan