Company Description
B M Howarth Chartered Accountants is a Yorkshire-based firm offering a wide array of accountancy, audit, and taxation services to businesses and individuals. We specialize in supporting startups, SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and private clients through personalized, relationship-centered partnerships. Our expertise spans statutory and management accounts, audit, VAT, payroll, bookkeeping, and both personal and corporate tax compliance and planning. We also assist clients in implementing Making Tax Digital (MTD) and cloud-based accounting solutions, ensuring compliance and up-to-date financial management. Our strong ties to the local business community underpin our commitment to helping clients grow and succeed.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Accounts Manager role located in Halifax. The Accounts Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, overseeing bookkeeping and VAT services, and providing tax compliance and planning solutions. The role also includes engaging with clients to deliver tailored advice and guidance, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication and support.
Responsibilities will also include managing, mentoring and reviewing the work of junior accountants, reviewing corporation tax computations and returns, monitoring client deadlines and compliance requirements, and identifying opportunities to provide additional services and support to clients.
Qualifications and Skills
* Proficiency in statutory accounts preparation, management accounts, and audit processes
* Experience preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
* Experience in bookkeeping and VAT submissions
* Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing client relationships
* Strong organisational and time management capabilities with attention to detail
* Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), or qualified by experience
* Minimum 3 years experience within a UK accountancy practice
Salary and Benefits
* £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
* Company pension
* Free on-site parking
* Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
* Flexible working around core office hours
* Continued professional development opportunities
* Career progression within a growing practice