Location
Farringdon
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
23/06/2026
Closing date
23/07/2026
Accounts Manager | Top 10 firm | London - Farringdon
Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a clear path to leadership within a highly collaborative environment? Do you want to manage a high-value, diverse client portfolio while solving complex financial reporting challenges? Whether you are a technical specialist looking for a better work-life balance, or an experienced manager at a smaller practice looking to step up to a Top 10 brand, this position provides the ideal environment to progress your career.
About the Firm
This Top 10 firm is a market-leading brand that delivers client-centric solutions across the middle market. Based in their established London Farringdon office, the Accounting and Business Advisory team works with a wealth of businesses, ranging from small owner-managed enterprises to large corporate clients across retail, media, technology, travel, and PE-backed entities. The firm focuses on empowering its people to make an impact, offering clear pathways to develop a unique career path within a collaborative corporate culture.
As an Accounts Manager you will:
Manage a diverse portfolio of medium and large clients, acting as the primary trusted adviser and key point of contact to understand and service their business requirements.
Provide high-level GAAP support and financial reporting advisory services, utilizing detailed technical knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 101, and Companies Act reporting requirements.
Guide non-audit clients through their external audit processes by establishing timelines, managing delivery, and liaising directly with internal audit and tax departments.
Drive the growth of the department by identifying cross-selling opportunities, undertaking special advisory work, and actively participating in business development activities.
Act as a line manager to oversee the teams appraisal process, set clear development objectives, deliver technical training, and lead first-round recruitment interviews for specialist or graduate hires.
As the successful candidate you will:
Be ACA or ACCA fully qualified with at least three years+rsquo; post-qualification experience (PQE).
Possess a minimum of one year of direct experience independently managing a full portfolio of accounting clients within a public practice environment.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of UK financial reporting requirements, with preferred experience in IFRS and exposure to complex areas such as acquisition accounting, share-based payments, or debt modifications.
Have proven experience reviewing financial statements completed by junior staff, providing structured feedback, and managing team resource allocation against strict client budgets.
What You+rsquo;ll Receive
Hybrid working pattern requiring 3 days present in the London Farringdon office each week to support colleagues face-to-face.
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