Accounting Services Manager

Job Title Accounting Services Manager Location Manchester Salary £58,000 - £70,000 + Cash Allowance + Bonus Our client is one of the Big 4 firms based in Manchester, providing high-quality corporate accounting services to a broad portfolio of UK and international clients. Their Accounting Services team delivers outsourced accounting solutions, helping organisations remain compliant while also providing valuable insight into their financial operations. The team is known for being technically strong, commercially aware, and highly collaborative, offering an excellent platform for career progression. With a diverse and prestigious client base, and a strong focus on continuous learning and development, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career. What you will be doing as an Accounting Services Manager • Preparation of statutory financial statements (SFS) • Delivery of outsourced accounting services to a range of clients • Supporting clients through secondments where additional resource is required • Bookkeeping and preparation of periodic management accounts • Managing and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts for international clients • Providing advisory support on: • Statutory accounting and compliance requirements • Improvements to financial reporting processes and cycles What you will need to succeed as an Accounting Services Manager • ACA or ACCA qualified (or international equivalent) • Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to work from first principles • Good working knowledge of UK GAAP / IFRS, with some awareness of US GAAP • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems • Experience working in practice or a client-facing environment • Highly organised and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting • Proven ability to supervise, coach, and develop junior team members Why join this firm? • Hybrid working model (office, home, and client site) • Private medical cover and access to a virtual GP • Generous holiday allowance plus volunteering days • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Clear career progression within a supportive and high-performing team What next? The client is keen to start interviewing NOW! So, if you are interested, please apply ASAP! ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.