A large, independent accountancy practice is recruiting for a qualified Accountant to join them as an Accounts Manager. The Accounts Manager will benefit from an excellent working location (with good transport links), a collaborative working environment, well‑appointed offices and a flexible approach to work.
The position would suit a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with previous accountancy practice experience. You will gain exposure to direct client contact, working with a dedicated client portfolio, and offering an exceptional advisory service.
This position joins a team experiencing significant growth and is an important strategic area for the business overall. The Accounts Manager will be overseeing trainees, so you need to be able to demonstrate supervisory or management experience.
Hybrid working from home options are available with this opportunity.
Accounts Manager Duties and Responsibilities
* Client portfolio management.
* Liaising with clients on multiple levels; exceptional communication skills are essential, coupled with advanced IT skills and excellent project management abilities.
* Project work, such as practice restructuring, valuations, mergers, and succession planning.
* Liaising closely with the dedicated internal tax team and involvement in tax compliance and planning work where necessary.
* Preparing financial statements, ensuring they are compliant with relevant accounting standards, whilst on occasion training others.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of automated accountancy packages, including Sage, Xero, and CCH products.
* Quality control of output to ensure technical substance and effective communication.
* Supervising, motivating, and coaching staff, including involvement in staff training, staff one‑to‑one meetings, and appraisals.
We are seeking a meticulous individual with an entrepreneurial flair who enjoys interacting with others and providing a superior accountancy service to their clients.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* Comprehensive life assurance
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Multiple health and wellbeing benefits, including access to free flu jabs, bereavement counselling, mental health first aid, virtual GP appointments, and many more.
Hybrid and flexible working is available with this position.
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