Accounts Manager – Elgin

Elgin, Moray

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Competitive Salary + Benefits

We’re recruiting an Accounts Manager in Elgin on behalf of a highly regarded and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a strong focus on Family Office, High Net Worth individuals, and Landed Estates. This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant to manage a prestigious portfolio, deliver tailored advisory support, and build long-term relationships with complex private clients.

The Role

As Accounts Manager, you will take ownership of a specialist portfolio consisting primarily of Family Office structures, High Net Worth individuals, and Landed Estates. You’ll be responsible for the timely and profitable delivery of work across a range of services including:

• Year-end statutory accounts
• Management accounts
• Personal and corporate tax compliance
• VAT returns
• Trust and estate reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning

Given the nature of the client base, you will develop a strong understanding of complex ownership structures, succession planning considerations, property and investment income, and multi-entity arrangements.

You will act as a trusted adviser and key point of contact, building close, long-term relationships with clients and their wider professional advisers. Working collaboratively with internal tax and advisory Specialists, you’ll coordinate technical input on areas such as inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax, and structuring matters, ensuring a seamless and high-quality service.

You will also review work prepared by assistants and seniors, providing technical oversight, mentoring, and constructive feedback to maintain exceptional standards. Portfolio management responsibilities will include client onboarding, fee preparation, and proactive WIP and debt management.

About You

You will be ICAS or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with strong experience in a UK accountancy practice environment.

Ideally, you will have experience working with High Net Worth individuals, landed estates, trusts, or complex private client structures. You will be confident handling both accounts and tax matters, with a strong appreciation for the discretion, attention to detail, and relationship management required when working with private wealth clients.

You’ll demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive advisory mindset
• Strong IT skills and experience with accounts and tax software
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines across complex client structures

You are professional, discreet, and client-focused, with a genuine interest in private client and estate work.

What’s on Offer

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to prestigious Family Office and landed estate clients

Advisory-focused role with genuine relationship ownership

Leadership and mentoring responsibility

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

Location

Elgin, MorayCommutable from Forres, Lossiemouth, Fochabers, Nairn, and surrounding areas

Apply

For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact Jack Wood at or .