Corporate Services Accounts Manager

Job description

Accounts Manager

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

Working Arrangements: Full Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Role Description

Looking for a way out of audit work but still want to use your technical skill set? Or perhaps you're already an accounts professional looking for a change.

This is a newly created role driven by an increase in accounts and non-audit work. It’s an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who enjoys working with larger, more complex clients and getting involved in ad hoc and specialist projects.

The position is a purely non-audit role, focused on accounts, tax and advisory work. You’ll manage your own client portfolio while also supporting the audit team by overseeing the non-audit elements of their client work.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay and income protection
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing programme including counselling and legal support
• Tax-efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
• Regular team social events and a supportive working environment

What you’ll do

• Manage a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of accounts and advisory work
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for medium-sized and larger entities under FRS102
• Oversee corporation tax and VAT compliance, working with internal specialists where required
• Support the audit team by managing non-audit services on shared clients
• Work on ad hoc and technical assignments, including complex accounting matters
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and practical advice
• Review work and ensure files are ready for Partner review
• Mentor and support a Senior who will report directly to you

What you’ll need

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong UK practice experience in accounts and financial reporting
• Experience working with medium-sized companies under FRS 102
• Previous experience managing a client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail

Ready to apply?

If you’re an Accounts professional looking for a technically focused role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work on more complex clients, apply directly with your CV or contact Harry Watson AJ Chambers for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury St Edmunds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English