Accounting Manager

We are working confidentially with a fast-growing, multi-office chartered accountancy and advisory firm to recruit an Accounting Manager for their Macclesfield office.

This dynamic practice operates across multiple locations in the North West and Wales and is known for its modern, people-focused culture and strong client relationships. The firm works with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and prides itself on delivering a high-quality, personal service supported by the latest accounting technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a hands-on, client-facing management role within a progressive and growing practice, offering clear scope for career development.

Accounting Manager - Role Overview

• Lead and manage the delivery of accounting and business services for a defined portfolio of clients.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term professional relationships.
• Manage, support, and develop a team, ensuring work is allocated effectively and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee workflow, deadlines, and billing targets to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Work closely with the Tax team to provide a joined-up, integrated service to clients.
• Maintain technical oversight to ensure all work is compliant with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor efficiencies and identify opportunities to improve processes and team performance.
• Support the ongoing growth and success of the office through strong leadership and service excellence.

Accounting Manager - Role Requirements

• Fully qualified ACA or ACCA accountant.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar managerial or senior role.
• Strong technical competence across accounts, tax, and compliance.
• Proficient in IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, and Word.

Accounting Manager - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 57,600 - 63,000 per annum
• Holiday: 36 days inclusive of public holidays and Christmas closure with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday
• Flexible working: 4 days office-based / 1 day remote
• Pension: 5% employer contribution (salary sacrifice available)
• Life assurance: 4x annual salary
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental pays and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, legal, medical, CBT support)
• Referral scheme
• Paid volunteering time and annual charitable donation
• Long-service enhancements to pension contributions and holiday entitlement

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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