Lead Accountant

Lead Accountant Hybrid Role

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
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.
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