Accounts Manager

We are delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts Manager / Senior Accountant into a key role within their Accounts Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who is looking to progress their career in a collaborative, people-focused environment with clear pathways to senior leadership.

This role offers genuine scope to shape your portfolio, influence how services are delivered, and play a meaningful part in the continued growth of the business.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to a Senior Manager, you will deliver high-quality accountancy and business advisory services while leading and developing a small team. You will take ownership of your own client portfolio while supporting more senior colleagues on complex matters and specialist assignments.

This is a role that blends technical excellence, people leadership, and commercial awareness, making it ideal for someone looking to step into a broader, more strategic position.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Advisory

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring delivery in line with internal processes and professional standards

• Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts (monthly/quarterly)

• Deliver business advisory services, identifying opportunities to add value across your client base

• Prepare forecasts and projections with senior support where required

• Maintain strong, trusted client relationships through regular direct contact

• Communicate with HMRC and liaise with external advisers (financial, legal, pensions, mortgage advisors)

• Carry out formal fee reviews and agree updated fees with clients

Team Leadership & Development

• Line manage Accountants, Trainee Accountants and Accounts Assistants

• Review work produced by the team and provide technical guidance

• Identify capacity issues, manage workflow, and reallocate work as required

• Deliver performance reviews, coaching and on-the-job training

• Support recruitment activity, including CV reviews and interviews

Operational & Business Improvement

• Oversee business compliance requirements across your portfolio

• Support VAT queries and reviews alongside bookkeeping and accounts teams

• Play a key role in client onboarding and internal coordination across departments

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency and profitability

• Participate in steering group meetings and business improvement projects

• Maintain fee lists, reporting and financial controls for your portfolio

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent)

• Strong experience in practice, producing and reviewing statutory and management accounts

• Proven ability to manage and develop junior team members

• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business advisory

• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients and stakeholders

• Highly organised with strong workload and time management skills

• Proactive mindset with an appetite for continuous improvement and learning

Why Consider This Role?

Career Progression

• Clear progression routes into Senior Manager and beyond

• Exposure to advisory work, leadership responsibilities, and strategic initiatives

• Opportunity to shape your own portfolio and influence firm-wide improvements

Culture & Environment

• Collaborative, team-based structure with strong peer support

• A business that values development, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement

• Leadership that invests in people and encourages long-term career growth

If you are an experienced practice professional ready to take the next step into a broader leadership and advisory role, this opportunity offers both challenge and progression in a supportive, high-quality environment.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity.

Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.

For further information and a confidential chat, please contact Alex Allen at our Glasgow office. M: 07719 108230 E: alexallen@imultiplyresourcing.com