Your newpany
A Top 100 North West-based independent accountancy firm is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their growing office in
Macclesfield. This is a dynamic and expanding accountancy and business advisory practice with seven offices across the North West and Wales, working with a wide range of clients across various industries and sizes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that ismitted to supporting the growth and development of its people. They offerprehensive training programmes, mentorship opportunities, and a clear career progression path within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Your new role
In this Accounts Manager job, you will provide professional financial advice and exceptional service to a portfolio of mainly small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses. You will be responsible for managing a team, overseeing workflow, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality accountancy services. Your duties will include preparing statutory accounts, corporation taxputations, and personal tax returns. You will also play a key role in building strong client relationships, ensuringpliance with financial regulations, and supporting the development of junior team members through technical guidance and mentoring.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this Accounts Manager job will be ACA/ACCA qualified with at least 5 years post-qualified experience in a practice environment. You will have a strong track record of managing client portfolios and leading teams. Excellent interpersonal andmunication skills are essential, as is the ability to provide strategic advice to clients. You should be confident using a range of accounting software including IRIS, Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered apetitive salary between £57,000 and £63,000, dependent on experience. You will benefit from a hybrid working pattern, along with aprehensive benefits package including:
36 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas closure)
Option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday
5% employer pension contribution
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay
Enhanced sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme (Life support, Legal info, Bereavement support, Medical info, CBT)
Paid volunteer time and annual charitable donation on your behalf
Long service enhancements to pension and holiday entitlement
Referral scheme
Option of salary sacrifice pension scheme