Senior Manager

About this Role

Are you a qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA professional passionate about statutory accounts and compliance management?

THE ORGANISATION

Join a dynamic and growing professional services firm providing innovative accounting and compliance solutions to a diverse client portfolio. This organisation is known for fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where employees are empowered to thrive and grow their careers.

  • Specialists in statutory accounts and financial reporting.
  • Diverse client base across sectors and industries.
  • Focus on delivering high-value, client-centric solutions.
  • Commitment to staff development and training.
  • Opportunities to influence and improve operational processes.

THE ROLE

As a Client Portfolio Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising a compliance portfolio. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for ensuring timely, accurate statutory accounts production, fostering client relationships, and driving improvements in operational processes.

  • Manage day-to-day compliance operations to meet client SLAs with accuracy and consistency.
  • Sign off on low-risk statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS, UK GAAP, and FRS 102 standards.
  • Oversee workflow, resource allocation, and capacity planning to improve efficiency.
  • Act as the primary point for resolving technical accounting queries and quality concerns.
  • Mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, strengthening their expertise.
  • Collaborate with tax and client service teams to deliver integrated financial solutions.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader with expertise in statutory accounts, financial controls, and team management. Strong technical skills, excellent stakeholder management, and a passion for driving efficiencies are essential.

Mandatory

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.
  • Proven expertise in statutory accounting and financial reporting.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, and FRS 102.
  • Experience managing compliance or accounts teams within a professional services setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee workflow, capacity planning, and process optimisation.
  • Skilled in team coaching, mentoring, and development.
  • Experience dealing with technical accounting queries and ensuring quality outputs.

Preferred

  • Experience with technology-driven process improvements.
  • Understanding of integrated tax and financial strategies.
  • Proven ability to drive revenue growth within compliance portfolios.
  • Strong client relationship management skills with a consultative approach.
  • Exposure to managing higher-risk or complex compliance matters.

ON OFFER

This opportunity comes with an excellent range of benefits, professional challenges, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on both the team and the client portfolio.

  • Competitive and attractive remuneration package.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
  • Exposure to diverse clients and complex compliance challenges.
  • Scope to innovate and enhance operational processes.

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.

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