Accounts and Business Manager

Hays are working with a Top 10 firm in Ipswich to source an Accounting and Business Manager for their growing team.As a Manager, you will take ownership of a client portfolio, leading the preparation and review of accounts while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and deadlines. You will manage and develop a team, oversee workflow planning, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of financial and business matters.This is a key role within the team, focused on delivering high-quality client service while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of the practice. Key ResponsibilitiesClient and Portfolio ManagementManage a portfolio of clients, acting as the main point of contactBuild strong relationships, understanding clients'' businesses, objectives, and challengesLead year-end accounts discussions and identify opportunities to provide additional advisory servicesRespond to client queries independently and proactivelyTeam Leadership and DevelopmentManage and support a team, ensuring effective workflow planning and deliveryReview work produced by junior team members, providing constructive feedback and coachingAllocate work effectively, encouraging development through challenging assignmentsSupport recruitment, interviews, and development of junior staffService Delivery and ComplianceOversee the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial reportingEnsure all work is completed in line with accounting standards and internal ..... full job details .....