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Portfolio Manager


Job Location:

Bolton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Description
Portfolio Manager
Location: Bolton
Salary: 45-55k per annum
Experience: ACA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with significant portfolio and team management experience)
The Role
We are looking for an exceptional Portfolio Manager to join a busy Bolton accounting team and hit the ground running with their own portfolio of limited company clients.
You will have a direct supportive team consisting of an Accountant and a Bookkeeper enabling you to focus on delivering an exemplary service providing proactive advice and building strong long-term client relationships.
What you will be doing
  • Providing excellent service support and proactive business advice to a portfolio of limited company clients
  • Managing and reviewing statutory and management accounts from planning through to completion ensuring compliance with HMRC and Companies House standards and deadlines
  • Managing and reviewing corporation tax personal tax and VAT computations and returns
  • Analysing company accounts and delivering tailored advisory support to clients
  • Managing company secretarial tasks including CS01s company formations and ad-hoc filings
  • Monitoring deadlines across your portfolio (accounts VAT tax returns CS01s and related compliance)
  • Leading developing and monitoring performance across a team of senior and junior staff to maintain standards compliance and service quality
  • Advising clients on tax planning including remuneration strategy pension contributions and capital assets
  • Liaising with credit control to ensure services are billed correctly and credit control policy is followed
  • Working closely with the Personal Tax Manager on self assessment for your portfolio and with wider tax specialists on more complex matters
  • Reporting regularly to senior management on portfolio statistics and performance
  • Attending and leading client meetings when required
  • Actively building your portfolio and identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell services
  • Supporting team development through training coaching and strong day-to-day leadership
What we are looking for
  • ACA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 3 years experience in practice
  • Part-qualified ACA or ACCA will be considered with significant experience managing a portfolio and leading an accounting team
  • Proven experience managing your own portfolio of clients alongside team management
  • Strong experience with cloud accounting software (Xero preferred)
  • Working knowledge of accounting support tools such as Dext CCH (or similar)
  • Skills and attributes
  • A can-do attitude with exceptional communication and organisational skills
  • A compassionate confident leader who can inspire and motivate junior team members
  • Passion for client relationships and delivering excellent customer service
  • Proactive approach comfortable taking ownership and driving standards
Working pattern
  • Hybrid
Whats On Offer
  • Competitive salary 45-55k per annum
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional annual leave at certain levels of seniority
  • Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave (up to 30 days total)
  • Business closure over Christmas (subject to business needs)
  • Life assurance (4x annual salary)
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support free and confidential)
  • Corporate discounts platform
Flexible benefits platform (seniority dependent self-funded at corporate rates) including options such as:
  • Critical illness cover
  • Cash plan
  • Cycle to work
  • Eye care
  • Dental
Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply or have a confidential chat first contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Email:

Required Experience:

Manager