Accounts Manager

Our accountancy practice client is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Manager to join its dynamic team, where you will play a critical role, working closely with clients to provide accounting and tax knowledge and become an integral part of their business.

The firm will offer the Accounts Manager a competitive salary, depending upon experience, a supportive working environment and opportunity for professional development.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days
• Access to corporate reward scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management/Partner review
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all VAT schemes
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Assist with the onboarding and management of new client relationships within the firm
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and understanding their requirements & providing solutions
• Take proactive responsibility for development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow
• Ad-hoc work to support the Partners

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with 2-3 years post qualified and 3-4 years’ total experience working in a UK accountancy practice environment
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Strong IT skills – proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook, and experience of CCH, Sage, Xero, Quick Books and Alphatax, preferred
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines