Accounts Senior Manager

Senior Accounts Manager Eastbourne Circa £50,000-£60,000A long-standing and extremely reputable local accountancy practice are looking for a Senior Accounts Manager to take real ownership of a varied client portfolio, and to help shape the team around them. If you want a role where your voice carries weight with the partner and your development matters just as much as client delivery, this is worth a proper look.What you will be doing:- Managing a broad accounts-focused portfolio, with some tax compliance work mixed in- Holding client meetings directly, building relationships that go beyond the numbers- Mentoring and managing a team, helping them grow their own technical skills- Planning and overseeing work in progress across your portfolio- Getting involved in business development, spotting opportunities within existing client relationshipsWhat you will need:- Solid experience managing a mixed accounts and tax portfolio within practice- Confidence leading client meetings and building trust quickly- Proven people management skills, whether that is one junior or a small team- A relevant accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)What is in it for you:Circa £50,000 to £60,000, reporting directly to the partner rather than sitting several layers down. That means your ideas get heard and your progression is not stuck behind a queue of other managers.If this sounds like the sort of role where you could actually make an impact rather than just keep the wheels turning, I ..... full job details .....