Accounts Manager (Qualified Accountant)

  • Hays Accounts and Finance
  • Norwich, Norfolk
  • Oct 31, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

A progressive and well-established firm of Chartered Accountants is seeking a talented Accounts Manager to join their Norwich office.

This is a rare opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values integrity, excellence, and professional growth. You'll manage a varied portfolio of clients-including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies-while collaborating closely with senior colleagues and Partners. The role offers exposure to a wide range of assignments, from annual accounts and corporation tax computations to ad-hoc forecasting and management accounts.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

  • Diverse Workload: No two days are the same-engage in compliance, advisory, and strategic planning across sectors.
  • Client-Facing Impact: Act as the main point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and delivering tailored solutions.
  • Team Leadership: Mentor junior staff, review work, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing environment.
  • Unlimited Progression: Join a firm that actively supports your professional development and offers clear pathways to senior leadership.
  • Values-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that champions honesty, integrity, respect, and excellence in everything they do.


What We're Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 3 years' experience in a senior accounts role within practice
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards
  • Confident communicator with a client-first mindset
  • Experience mentoring and reviewing junior staff
  • Proactive, commercially aware, and comfortable working independently or in a team
  • Familiarity with Sage, QuickBooks Online, Xero (CaseWare a bonus)


What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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