This is an Accounts Manager role based at our client’s Milton Keynes office. The position offers the opportunity to lead and review a portfolio of accounts work, supporting the firm’s continued growth and delivering a high-quality service to a varied client base. Key Responsibilities: • Reviewing and managing a portfolio of accounts jobs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. • Managing the preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for FRS 102 and FRS 105 clients under the overall control of Directors and Principals. • Overseeing the preparation of corporation tax returns for FRS 105 clients. • Managing the preparation of sole trader accounts and the associated personal tax returns. • Supervising and training junior staff, including on-the-job coaching, and reviewing their work. • Advising and supporting clients using cloud-based systems (particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online). • Managing the financial aspects of client relationships including budgeting, negotiation, billing, and recovery. Candidate Requirements: • ACA or ACCA qualified • Strong background in accounting within a professional services environment. • Working knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters. • Experience in personal tax desirable but not essential. • Demonstrable experience with cloud accounting packages, particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online, and relevant App integrations. Employment Details: • Full-time role – Monday to Friday (hybrid working available). Benefits: • Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week’s salary. • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme – all staff are auto enrolled (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility. • Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months’ service (taxable benefit). • Death in Service scheme cover (4x salary). • Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) following completion of 3 months’ service. • Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (pro-rata), with 3 days typically taken at Christmas/New Year. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful