Lead Accountant

Title: Lead Accountant Salary: Circa £45,000 Location: Newport, South Wales Job Type: Permanent/Full Time - Hybrid 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 * 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