Senior Lead Accountant

Accountant (Team Leader) Hybrid Role Salary £35,000, pro-rata to 3 days Location: Newport, South Wales Contract: Permanent/Part Time Benefits Hybrid working model Competitive salary and benefits package Ongoing professional development and career progression A modern, supportive environment that recognises and rewards achievement Opportunity to develop into a full time role 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: Managing the delivery of accounts preparation, tax, and advisory services Leading and mentoring a small finance/accounting team 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

Location: Newport , Wales, GB

Posted Date: 11/16/2025