Accounts Manager – Central London (£50,000 - £60,000)
Hybrid – 4 days in office, 1 day from home | Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Accountant ready to step into a leadership role? Or perhaps an ambitious Assistant Manager looking for your next step? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, sociable firm with a diverse and high-profile client base - and to play a key role in shaping their expanding Accounts team.
About the Firm
This forward-thinking mid-sized firm is in the process of becoming an ICAEW training practice, reflecting their ongoing investment in people and professional development. With a sociable team of trainees and a supportive leadership structure, it’s the ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to grow their career in practice.
Their clients range from shipbrokers and shipping companies to FCA-regulated businesses, law firms, hospitality, and automobile, with turnovers up to £150m and a mix of FRS 102 and IFRS reporting.
The firm also supports a diverse client base that includes well-known names in entertainment and media - from Musicians to TV personalities - making every day varied and engaging.
The Accounts Manager Role
As an Accounts Manager, you’ll take the lead on managing workflow, reviewing statutory accounts, and supporting a talented team of accounts professionals.
You’ll work closely with the Partners and play a key role in:
* Reviewing work prepared by the accounts team and ensuring technical accuracy
* Managing workflow, WIP, billing, and budgets
* Preparing and reviewing more complex financial statements (FRS 102 and IFRS)
* Supporting the firm’s transition to new software (currently IRIS, moving to a cloud-based software)
* Coaching and mentoring more junior team members
This position will suit an ambitious Assistant Manager or Senior Accountant looking for their first management role.
What You’ll Need
* ACA or ACCA qualified
* Strong experience in accounts preparation and review within practice
* Solid working knowledge of FRS 102 and ideally some IFRS
* Confident managing client relationships and junior staff
* A proactive, personable attitude – someone who thrives in a sociable, high-performing team
* Someone looking to step into management, as a Junior Manager, given the firm’s current team structure and growth plans
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £50000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
* Bonus: Discretionary
* Overtime: Paid Overtime
* Hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm
* Hybrid: 1 day per week from home
* Leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays
Ready to make an impact?
This firm has just started recruiting for this key hire and is ready to bring the right person on board as soon as possible. Apply now by emailing your CV to kate.green@pro-finance.co.uk for a confidential discussion call 07580 216 907