Accounting manager

Michael Page; Goole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified chartered or certified accountant to join their dynamic team in Goole. This role offers the chance to manage a diverse portfolio of clients, focusing particularly on the farming sector. You will supervise and mentor trainees while delivering high-quality accounts and tax compliance services. The company prides itself on fostering client relationships and providing proactive business advice, ensuring clients achieve their personal and business objectives. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment, this position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the accounting field.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Life insurance scheme

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Professional subscriptions reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured CPD and training programme

Modern working environment

Convenient office location

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with at least two years of manager-level experience.
• Strong knowledge of tax computations and returns for various business structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and review accounts and tax computations for various business structures.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Tax Planning

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Supervising Trainees

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualification

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage

Quickbooks

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees.

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.

Local team that has grown in size based in Yorkshire; they are a firm that specializes in providing everything that the owner-managed business needs. A full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.

Description

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Maintaining client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact.
• Managing work in progress levels and handling client billing.
• Preparing and reviewing accounts for various business structures.
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns (personal, partnership, corporation).
• Special focus on farming accounts (desirable).
• Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities for clients.
• Applying knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and PAYE.
• Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of trainees and junior staff.
• Supporting staff development and providing technical guidance.
• Managing workflow and allocating resources effectively.
• Meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities.
• Maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail.
• Contributing to practice growth and development.
• Working flexibly during busy periods to ensure workflow continuity.
• Proficient use of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, Xero).
• Utilising practice management systems for time recording and billing.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Delivering clear written and verbal communication to clients.
• Problem-solving for clients' financial and tax matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Providing proactive business advice beyond compliance.

Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice.
• Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable.
• Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing.
• A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE.
• Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from partners).
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees.
• Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management.
• Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software.
• Ability to work with people at all levels.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support.
• Current driving licence.

Job Offer

• Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver.
• Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience.
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme.
• Flexible working including Flexitime system.
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
• Modern and friendly working environment.
• Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge).
• Structured CPD, training and development programme.
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programme.