Accounts Manager

Overview

In this client-facing, fast-paced role you will supervise year-end financial statements and lead ad-hoc advisory projects for a mixed client base. You will manage timelines, coach juniors and build strong client relationships, contributing to high-quality service delivery. The position blends compliance work with advisory duties, offering growth in management and supervision. Join a collaborative team that values development, training, and client-focused excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• 35 hour working week with hybrid policy
• contributory pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance cover
• flexible benefits and family friendly policies
• Profit-Sharing Plan eligibility

Responsibilities

• Supervising the preparation of year-end financial statements
• Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory projects
• Work planning and annual timetabling to meet internal deadlines
• Reviewing VAT returns and supervising the preparation of management accounts
• Financial management and reporting
• Cross-departmental communication
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Coaching and developing junior team members including line management responsibilities

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified
• demonstrable experience in practice
• strong numeracy and analytical skills
• proficient in Excel and Word
• knowledge of other accounting systems helpful
• self-motivated, proactive and well-organised
• effective communication with managers, partners, and clients
• team player with attention to detail

• self-motivation
• proactive attitude
• effective communication
• Excel
• Word
• accounts production software (CCH or equivalent)

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