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Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Lead Accountant – Hybrid Role
Salary £40,000 circa
Location: Newport, South Wales
Contract: Permanent/Full Time
Benefits
* Hybrid working model
* Flexible working
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
* A modern, supportive environment that recognises and rewards achievement
Are you an experienced Accountant with proven team leadership skills looking for your next challenge? Our client, a modern and fast-growing firm of Chartered Accountants, is seeking a motivated Accountant with management experience to join their expanding team.
The Role
This is a hands-on opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within an ambitious and supportive practice. Working closely with the Managing Partner, a former Big 4 Chartered Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team, managing your own portfolio of clients, and managing an overseas team of accountants to drive the finance function forward.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading and mentoring a small finance/accounting team
* Managing the delivery of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services
* Taking responsibility for client relationships and ensuring high-quality output
* Overseeing workflows and ensuring deadlines are met efficiently
* Supporting the Managing Partner with strategic finance and practice development initiatives
Why Join?
Our client does things differently. They are a forward-thinking, people-first firm built on transparency, agility, and smart advisory. Their mission is to combine deep technical expertise with modern, cloud-based tools to deliver exceptional results.
What sets them apart:
* Led by a former Big 4 accountant, bringing top-tier knowledge to growing businesses
* Digital-first, client-centric culture – embrace technology to work smarter, not harder
* Supportive and collaborative team that values autonomy, personal growth, and work-life balance
* Clear and genuine progression opportunities – they invest in their people and back their potential
Essential Requirements
* ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
* Qualified by experience with a proven track record
* Previous experience leading and managing a small team
* Strong technical background in accounts and tax
* Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted client relationships
* Proactive, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a dynamic, modern practice
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* Work from home
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