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    Accounts Manager-step up for Semi Senior/Senior Accountant

    Accounting
    Reed
    Cambridgeshire, St. Ives
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Ready to take ownership of your own client portfolio in a respected and growing regional firm?

    Reed Practice is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and highly regarded independent Cambridgeshire accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts Manager

    This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice Semi Senior / Senior Accountant seeking a varied role with genuine autonomy, strong client exposure and a clear route for career progression with a firm who are rapidly gaining new business opportunities.

    As Accounts Manager, you'll become the trusted adviser for your own portfolio of clients, delivering a broad range of accounting and tax services whilst building long-term relationships with business owners across a variety of sectors.

    Your primary responsibilities include:

    • Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts for limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders

    • Preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns

    • Advising clients on tax efficiency, accounting systems and compliance matters

    • Liaising directly with HMRC and other regulatory bodies

    • Identifying opportunities to further support and develop client relationships

    • Driving process improvements and embracing technology to improve efficiency

    • Maintaining high-quality client files in line with ICAEW and practice standards Working closely with Partners and the bookkeeping team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service across the practice.

    What's On Offer?

    • Competitive salary

    • Hybrid working (minimum two office days per week)

    • Competitive annual leave

    • Subsidised healthcare

    • Pension scheme

    • Wellbeing support

    • Regular funded social events

    • Clear and structured career progression

    • Supportive culture with direct access to senior team leaders You may be ACA/ACCA qualified, studying, or qualified through experience with a strong background in accountancy practice. You'll also bring:

    Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards and personal and corporate tax compliance

    Strong client-facing and communication skills

    The ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders

    First-class organisational and time management skills

    Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset

    A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client service

    If you're looking for a role where you can manage your own portfolio, develop trusted client relationships and build a long-term career within a supportive and ambitious firm, we'd love to hear from you.

    Contact Natalie Harden at Reed Practice today or apply now.

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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