Job Description
Accounts Manager
* Annual Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
* Location: Milton Keynes
* Job Type: Full-time
Join a leading firm of Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisers that is committed to delivering exceptional service and helping clients prosper. We are looking for an Accounts Manager to join our innovative and dynamic team in Milton Keynes. This role is ideal for someone who is dedicated to supporting business growth and providing expert financial guidance.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Support the management and Principals of the firm in various capacities.
* Review and manage a portfolio of jobs within the accounts team.
* Handle the financial aspects of servicing and developing a client portfolio, including budgeting, negotiation, billing, and recovery.
* Manage statutory accounts preparation assignments and control assignment teams.
* Prepare Corporate Tax Returns in conjunction with accounts for FRS 105 clients and Personal Tax Returns.
* Finalise accounts under the overall control of the Senior Manager and Principals.
* Work with Xero and QuickBooks Online, providing advice to cloud-based clients.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* ACA/ACCA qualified (2 to 5 years PQE) or qualified by experience.
* Significant accounting experience gained within a professional services environment.
* Demonstrable working knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters.
* Experience in personal tax is desirable but not critical.
* Significant experience and knowledge with cloud accounts packages, particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online, and various App integrations.
* Excellent communication and people management skills, with a history of managing staff and clients successfully.
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
* Team player with good interpersonal skills and an ability to manage junior team members.
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours with a combination of office and home working.
* Competitive remuneration package.
* Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week’s salary.
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%).
* Private Medical Insurance after 3 months of service.
* Death in Service scheme cover (4x salary).
* Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) after 3 months of service.
* 25 days annual leave per annum (pro rata), with 3 days normally taken at Christmas.
To apply for this Accounts Manager position, please submit your CV.