Accounts Manager - Technical Lead

Accounts Manager - Technical Lead

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Reading is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager - Technical Lead as part of its continued expansion.

This role is ideal for a technically strong general practice professional who enjoys being the point of reference for complex matters. As Accounts Manager - Technical Lead, you will manage a small portfolio of more complex clients while providing technical oversight, review, and guidance across the wider team.

The role

As Accounts Manager - Technical Lead, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of complex general practice clients
• Reviewing accounts and tax work prepared by others to ensure quality, compliance, and consistency
• Providing technical support on areas such as FRS 102, group and consolidated accounts, UK subsidiaries of overseas entities, VAT, and corporation tax
• Acting as the technical sounding board for Team Leaders and Managers
• Liaising with auditors and external advisers where required
• Supporting process improvement and helping raise technical standards across the office

The person

To be successful in this Accounts Manager - Technical Lead role, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or strong QBE background)
• Ideally 3+ years post-qualified experience within accountancy practice
• Strong technical grounding in general practice accounts and tax
• Confidence reviewing work and advising others, rather than purely producing
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach

CTA or ATT would be advantageous but is not essential.

The firm

The firm is a well-established and growing general practice in Reading, operating with local autonomy while benefiting from the backing of a wider national group. The culture is professional and modern, with an office-first approach and sensible flexibility for experienced staff. The client base is varied, and there are genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Working pattern

This is an office-based role, with an expectation of being in the office most days. Flexibility is available where appropriate for senior staff to work from home occasionally or manage personal commitments.

Salary and benefits

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and technical capability
• Competitive benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities within the firm and wider group

If you are a technically strong Accounts Manager or Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and relied upon, this opportunity is well worth a conversation.

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