Senior Account Manager

About the role

Wallace White is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join its growing Accounts & Business Advisory team in Glasgow. This position offers a visible leadership opportunity within an independent firm that combines the flexibility of a boutique practice with the quality of larger organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of owner‑managed business clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
• Review statutory accounts, VAT returns and management reporting prepared by the wider team.
• Support clients with corporate and personal tax matters alongside internal specialists.
• Deliver proactive commercial advice and build long‑term client relationships.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior team members.
• Manage workflow across multiple assignments to ensure consistently high service delivery.
• Assist partners in driving an advisory‑led approach and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Required profile

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong accountancy practice experience, preferably in a client‑facing managerial role.
• Proven experience managing or reviewing the work of junior staff.
• Confident communicator able to build credibility with business owners and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple client engagements.
• Commercially minded, proactive and motivated with ambition to progress within a growing firm.

Required skills

• Iris
• Xero
• Sage
• QuickBooks