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Accounts Manager | Accountancy Practice | Client-Focused Role
About the Role
Sheridan Maine is working with a well-established accountancy practice in Benfleet that is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager. This is a highly relationship-driven role, ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term client partnerships while overseeing the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services.
You’ll act as the key point of contact for a portfolio of clients, ensuring a proactive, supportive, and commercially aware service at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and develop strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact.
* Lead and attend client meetings, including onboarding new clients.
* Manage, mentor, and support a team, overseeing workloads and performance.
* Review and oversee work across a range of services, including annual accounts and management accounts, personal and corporate tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping (including more complex cases), and payroll and statutory filings.
* Ensure all work is completed accurately and meets regulatory and internal compliance standards.
* Monitor workflow and deadlines using internal systems, ensuring timely delivery across all client assignments.
* Provide guidance, training, and quality control across the team to maintain high standards.
* Support new client setups, including registrations and accounting software onboarding.
* Act as a key link between the team and senior leadership, supporting performance and service excellence.
Qualifications
* 4-5 years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
* Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax, and compliance.
* Proven experience managing client relationships within a practice environment.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Comfortable reviewing work and ensuring high-quality delivery.
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to join a supportive, growing practice.
* Client-facing role with real autonomy and impact.
* Clear progression opportunities within a professional environment.
If you’re an experienced Accounts Manager looking for a client-focused role within a friendly and professional practice, we’d love to hear from you.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full-time without restriction.
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