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Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager – Top 20 Firm – Edinburgh

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role within a highly regarded, forward-thinking firm? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly shapes client success and drives strategic business growth? If you are an ambitious professional seeking a collaborative team that truly prioritises individual growth, this could be your ideal career move.

This Top 20 Firm is dedicated to continuous learning, holding an esteemed accolade for its investment in its people. Operating with a commitment to giving professionals the freedom to shape their own career paths, the firm provides access to exceptional development resources. As part of a prominent team, you will enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions are highly valued.

As an Accounts Manager you will:

  • Perform the final review of draft financial statements, ensuring absolute consistency with accounting standards and client records.
  • Lead the strategic preparation and high-level review of complex consolidations and group company accounts.
  • Manage, monitor, and take ultimate accountability for a substantial client portfolio, identifying work-in-progress issues, managing budgets, and overseeing statutory filing deadlines.
  • Deliver specialised advisory work and act as a key technical resource, providing expert guidance, mentorship, and support on complex accounting issues to the wider team.
  • Supervise, delegate, and review the work of managers, seniors, and junior team members to ensure compliance and technical accuracy before final sign-off.

As the successful candidate you will:

  • Be fully ACCA or ACA qualified with significant post-qualification experience within a public practice environment.
  • Possess extensive experience and expert knowledge in producing single entity and group (consolidated) year-end financial statements, as well as accounts for audit.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of managing a diverse client portfolio and leading, developing, and mentoring professional teams.
  • Exhibit advanced time management, organisational, and commercial skills, with the capability to manage conflicting priorities across a portfolio to strict deadlines.
  • Hold strong IT capabilities, including intermediate to advanced levels in Word, Outlook, and Excel.

What You’ll Receive

  • Agile working with core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and 2 home working days per week.
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
  • The opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday.
  • Highly competitive salary package tailored to experience level.
  • Outstanding Performance Award Bonus and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential 24-hour support and virtual doctor access.

At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions.

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Reference

ARJ19761

Sector

Accounts & Outsourcing

Salary

£49,000 to £57,000 Per Annum

Town/City

Edinburgh

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

23/07/2026

Daisy Taylor
0203 2255 060

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