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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Manager in Diss
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a growing and successful accountancy practice in Diss. Working closely with Partners and the senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse client portfolio, developing high-performing teams and supporting the continued growth of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional seeking a broad management role with genuine influence and progression opportunities.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a varied portfolio of clients efficiently and effectively
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and professional contacts
- Coaching, mentoring and developing seniors and assistant managers
- Providing regular, constructive feedback and supporting team members with their career development
- Completing appraisals, one-to-one meetings and probation reviews
- Overseeing workflow, holiday planning and the effective deployment of resources
- Reviewing complex assignments and special project work
- Supporting the preparation and presentation of proposals and tenders
- Working with Partners and Directors to identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Developing your network of professional contacts and referrers
- Spotting opportunities to introduce clients to the firm's wider services
- Contributing to marketing activities, networking events and external speaking opportunities
- Identifying and delivering internal training requirements
- Ensuring the team provides consistently high standards of client service
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What you'll need to succeed
You will be ACA, ACCA or equivalently qualified, with significant post-qualified experience gained within an accountancy practice environment.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of successfully managing a portfolio of clients
- Previous responsibility for leading, managing and developing a team
- A positive and credible leadership style
- Experience of coaching or mentoring colleagues
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage changing deadlines and priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proven ability to develop professional networks and relationships with referrers
- A proactive, solution-focused approach to client and internal matters
- Commercial awareness and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
- The confidence and integrity to lead others while handling sensitive information appropriately
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What you'll get in return
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Annualised hours
- Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development
- Access to specialist teams across the wider firm
- Opportunities for career progression and support with further study
- A collaborative and supportive working culture
- The opportunity to make a visible contribution to the growth of the Diss office and the wider firm
- The chance to work for a business that values long-term relationships and supports its local communities
What you need to do now
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