Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager | 2-Director Firm | Tech-Led Advisory & Accounts

Our client is an innovative, technology-led 2-Director Firm based in Bury St Edmunds that is currently undergoing a period of rapid growth. They are a forward-thinking practice at the forefront of the changing accountancy landscape, prioritising high-level client relationships over traditional processing.

Portfolio Manager responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts process for a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring high-quality FRS 102 and 105 compliance.


• Act as a commercial advisor by providing bespoke management accounts and ad hoc reporting to help clients drive business growth.


• Lead annual pre and post-review meetings, building deep-rooted, transparent relationships with business owners.


• Support the Managing Director with strategic projects while utilising Xero and FreeAgent to innovate internal workflows.

As the successful candidate you will

• Be AAT Level 4 qualified or ACCA part-qualified.


• Have significant experience working within a UK accountancy practice.


• Possess expert-level proficiency in cloud bookkeeping software such as Xero or FreeAgent.


• Demonstrate a proven track record of managing client relationships and workflows independently.

In exchange you will receive

• Competitive salary and clear pathways for personal development and innovation.


• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support a modern work-life balance.


• The opportunity to work in a tech-first environment with a focus on advisory over compliance.


• Supportive team culture with direct access to firm leadership.

Austin Rose specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support you in securing roles aligned with your long-term ambitions. If this Portfolio Manager role in Bury St Edmunds sounds of interest or you would like more information, please apply online.

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