Senior Client Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

Let's be honest: most senior accounting roles are about churning out work, hitting impossible billing targets, and hiding behind spreadsheets. This is not one of those roles. Metta Accountants is a fast-growing, digital-first practice based in Harrow. We are moving beyond the traditional "compliance" model to become a true financial partner for our clients. Our client base has grown up with us. Alongside our owner-managed limited companies, we now act for larger companies with group structures, UK subsidiaries of overseas parents, and clients with genuine cross-border complexity, particularly UK–India and wider NRI matters. That means consolidated accounts, audit-ready files, and technical questions that don't have a textbook answer. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Client Portfolio Manager to lead our Accounts department. This is not a background role. You will work directly alongside the Founder as the Operational Lead, taking full ownership of client relationships, technical quality, and team development. If you are an experienced assistant manager or manager looking to step up, shape the future of a growing firm, and be recognized as a key strategic decision-maker, this is the platform to achieve it.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management & Advisory
• Audit, Groups & Cross-Border Reporting
• Team Leadership & Quality Control
• Operational Strategy

About You

We are looking for a fully qualified (ACCA/ACA) accountant with a minimum of 8 years' experience in accounts and audit space, including at least 2 years managing your own portfolio and a team, and demonstrable exposure to audit and group consolidation work. You will need:

• Hands-on experience preparing or reviewing consolidated group accounts under FRS 102 or IFRS.
• Practical audit experience whether gained in an audit team or by preparing and defending audit files from the accounts side.
• Comfort with cross-border and multi-entity structures; UK–India or wider international experience is a strong advantage.

And you will be someone who:

• Craves Ownership.
• Loves Tech.
• Leads with Empathy.
• Is a Natural Mentor.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Dependent on experience.
• Performance Bonus: Annual bonus based on portfolio retention and efficiency.
• Hybrid Working: Work from home with further flexibility options.
• Private Medical Insurance: Optional comprehensive health cover after probation.
• Generous Leave: 28 days annual leave + your birthday off.
• Professional Development: Selected professional subscriptions paid (ACCA/ICAEW) + budget for CPD and external training.

About Company

"We care & we share" is not only our motto for clients but for employees too. We know that accountancy burns good people out. We are building Metta Accountants to be the antidote to that. We believe in rewarding high performance with a package that supports your life and your future.

How to Apply

If you are tired of being a cog in a machine and want a role where your work genuinely impacts people's lives working with a diverse and highly motivated team, we want to hear from you. Send a CV and a brief cover note telling us about:

• A time you helped a client solve a problem that wasn't just about "doing the maths".
• Your experience with group consolidations and/or audit — including the size and structure of the groups involved.
• Your notice period.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.