Senior Manager (Accounting and Advisory)

Company: Hays Senior Finance
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Location: Suffolk
Job Description:

Hays is working with a well established, forward thinking accountancy firm that’s investing heavily in its people and its future. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that combines the scale and resources of a major practice with the warmth and flexibility of a local team.

You’ll be stepping into a culture built on trust, collaboration and genuine progression, where your ideas are valued, and your development is taken seriously. If you’re looking for a role that offers stability, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this is an environment where you can truly thrive.

The Role

As a Senior Manager, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:

  • Manage your own portfolio, assist in the running of your section and have input into workflow planning.
  • Consistently bring opportunities and work to the Group
  • Deliver revenue and profitability targets
  • Foster enduring client relationships
  • Develop and inspire our smarter people plan

Day-to-day duties

  • Manage a client portfolio with a higher level of client responsibility
  • Oversee your team’s portfolios
  • Use of workflow management across the team for your own portfolio
  • Deal with all elements of client service with support from the Director/Partners for technical areas.
  • Develop opportunities for the Group and flag to Director/Partner
  • More proactive support, minimising client contact with partners
  • Work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Take responsibility for delivery of quality advice

To be successful

  • ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent qualified
  • Experience of managing a client portfolio and working with clients within a variety of industries
  • Experience coaching and mentoring junior members
  • Preference for Agriculture experience, but not essential
  • Local market knowledge preferred

What’s in it for you?

You will be offered a competitive salary plus extensive benefits including hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more.

If you are interested in this role or would like to discuss your career in complete confidence, please contact Cara Whyte at Hays

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Posted: April 2nd, 2026