Accounts Manager – Wigan (Greater Manchester)
Location: Wigan (Greater Manchester)Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Accounts Manager
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business & Tax Advisory
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
We’re representing a long-established, independent firm of chartered accountants and tax advisers with over 80 years of experience supporting owner-managed businesses, SMEs, large international groups, and listed entities. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an Accounts Manager to join their Wigan office. This role offers the chance to manage your own portfolio of clients, oversee junior staff, and play an active role in shaping client relationships and firm-wide service delivery.Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of accounts from planning to completion, supervising and mentoring junior staff
- Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 101, FRS 102, and SORP 102 for complex clients
- Liaise directly with clients, resolving queries and ensuring timely delivery of services
- Plan and manage work schedules to optimise year-ends, interims, and statutory deadlines
- Oversee client records, ensuring files are accurate, compliant, and up to date
- Prepare external correspondence to clients, HMRC, and statutory bodies
- Organise and lead client meetings, team meetings, and staff appraisals
- Analyse and present key financial information using Excel and other tools
- Promote the firm’s services to existing and prospective clients, enhancing service offerings
- Attend business seminars, networking events, and professional gatherings to support business development
- Monitor billing, WIP, recoveries, and ensure efficient job completion
- Maintain positive internal and external relationships to strengthen the firm’s reputation
Ideal Candidate Profile
- ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (qualified by experience also considered)
- Minimum 3–5 years’ practice experience in an accounts role, ideally with management responsibility
- Tax compliance exposure desirable but not essential
- Proficient in cloud-based accounting software (Xero and Sage preferred) and Microsoft Excel/Word
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management skills
- Proactive, resourceful, and self-motivated with a solutions-driven approach
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues
- Confident managing staff appraisals, mentoring, and supporting team development
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
- Work for one of the Northwest’s leading independent practices with over 80 years of heritage
- Opportunity to manage a varied client base from SMEs to listed entities
- Flexible working hours between 8am–6pm to support work-life balance
- Clear career development prospects within a supportive, professional team environment
- Exposure to both compliance and advisory work, with opportunities to enhance client service offerings
Carly Dunn
Recruitment Manager
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com