Job Description
My client, an accountancy practice based in Halifax, is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their growing team.
As Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for managing client relationships and overseeing the delivery of accounts, tax and related services.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing the delivery of accounting services.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, including attending client meetings
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies in accordance with relevant accounting standards
- Supporting the audit function, including undertaking audit work at client premises and assisting junior colleagues
- Organising and allocating workloads across the team, taking account of deadlines and resource requirements
- Reviewing work completed by junior members of staff and providing constructive feedback, supporting the training, development and progression
- Monitoring team performance and ensuring assignments are completed within agreed budgets and timescales
- Preparing corporation tax returns
- Overseeing or assisting with bookkeeping, VAT returns and Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions where required
- Providing accounting and taxation advice to clients, working alongside senior colleagues where appropriate
Ideally, you will have:
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- Experience managing a varied portfolio of accountancy clients
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and relevant accounting standards
- Experience preparing financial statements for a range of business structures.
- Knowledge of corporation tax, VAT and bookkeeping
- Experience of audit work and reviewing assignments would be advantageous
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior colleagues
What''s on Offer?
- 24 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee benefits scheme offering discounts across hundreds of retailers
- Free on-site parking
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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