Senior Manager - Management Accounting

Job Description

About Our Client

Our client is a Top 20 UK accountancy practice with a strong national presence and international reach through a leading global network. People come first here for colleagues, clients, and the communities the firm supports. Its a collaborative, purpose led organisation built on continuous learning and genuine investment in its people, holding Investors in People Gold accreditation in recognition of how it develops and values its workforce.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to build and shape a Manchester ABAS function from the ground up. Youll be joining a firm thats investing seriously in its Northwest presence, and this role sits right at the heart of that growth story.

Youll go beyond the numbers building trusted client relationships, understanding the businesses behind them, navigating risk, and delivering insights that genuinely support decision-making. As Senior Manager, youll drive business development, win new clients, build strong regional market relationships, and create a high-performing team to support delivery across the region establishing Manchester as a key hub within the wider Northwest ABAS business.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Service Delivery

Grow the new client base and extend services to existing clients

Ensure delivery of high-quality client service within agreed deadlines and budgets

Business Development

Support partners and directors in achieving growth targets by building the Manchester ABAS function

Confidently network across the Manchester market, generating leads from intermediaries and contacts

Technical & Quality

Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge relevant to the role

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, tax, audit, and regulatory standards

Support quality assurance and risk management initiatives

Team Leadership & People Management

Grow a portfolio and develop a team in a new location (Manchester)

Communication

Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

Contribute to the North-West Senior Leadership team

What Were Looking For

ACA/ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience

Up-to-date technical knowledge of Auditing and Financial Reporting Standards

Sound understanding of departmental objectives and KPIs

Awareness of a full-service firms product and service offering