Lead Accountant

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 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.

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.

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. xwzovoh

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