Accounts Manager

Main Duties

• Leading and mentoring a team managing their workflow and supporting their development
• Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients building strong trusted relationships
• Reviewing and preparing financial statements for limited companies partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and corporate/personal tax returns
• Overseeing VAT return preparation and submission
• Ensuring compliance with tax and accounting regulations including filings to HMRC and Companies House
• Helping clients set up new businesses from incorporation to registration with HMRC
• Providing proactive value-added advice to help clients reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability
• Identifying opportunities to offer additional support and services to clients
• Assisting directors and partners with technical and specialist assignments
• Ensuring all work meets our internal standards ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements

Were looking for someone whos confident in managing client relationships and enjoys being a trusted advisor to growing businesses. Ideally youll have:

• Experience working in an accountancy practice at a manager level
• A solid background in preparing accounts and tax returns for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
• AAT and ACA / ACCA qualification (or qualified by experience)
• A proactive positive and supportive approach to team leadership
• Strong organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the confidence to present information clearly and concisely
• A friendly approachable nature and a commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Competence in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and ideally a familiarity with cloud accounting platforms