Job Title: Senior Accounts ManagerLocation: NorthamptonSalary: Competitive, based on experience and qualificationsHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15 – 16:15 (30-minute lunch break)Holiday Entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays per year, increasing by one day annually after two full years of service (capped at an additional 10 days)
Key Responsibilities
Client & Staff Management
* Review of accounts, corporation tax, personal tax, and audit work completed by the accounts team
* Review of bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts prepared by the bookkeeping team
* Supervision and support of junior accounts staff
* Identification of training needs for junior team members through work review
* Job planning for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and charities
* Liaising with clients to discuss and approve draft accounts
* Managing audit processes from planning (by others) through to completion
* Supervising audit staff during assignments
* Handling written and telephone correspondence with clients, HMRC, and other stakeholders
Client Relations
* Building and maintaining strong, effective relationships with clients
* Ensuring clear and professional communication at all times
Practice Development
* Identifying opportunities to introduce additional services to existing clients
General Duties
* Performing any other reasonable duties as required
Skills & Experience
Technical Proficiency
* Experience with accounting software such as:
o IRIS
o Xero
o QuickBooks
o Sage Line 50
o FreeAgent
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Comfortable using Chrome browser
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