Accounts Associate Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading practice in North London is seeking a full-time Accounts Manager to oversee a diverse client portfolio. This hybrid role involves managing accounts and audit work, mentoring a team, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified with strong communication and organisational skills, ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least four years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Up-to-date knowledge of International Auditing Standards and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring excellent client service.
• Prepare, review, and finalise statutory accounts.
• Collaborate proactively with other departments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH software

Xero

Excel

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Accounts Manager to join a growing practice based in North London. Working closely with senior leadership, you will take responsibility for a large and varied portfolio of clients, with the role split approximately 90% accounts and 10% audit work. This is a hybrid role in the office c.3 days a week.

This position offers much more than standard portfolio management - you'll also oversee services for clients where a fully outsourced function is provided, and get involved in exciting projects such as ad-hoc sell-side due diligence, company and group restructures, and other assignments typical of a dynamic mid-tier practice.

Alongside managing statutory accounts and corporation tax requirements, you'll collaborate closely with tax and cloud accounting teams. As an Accounts and Audit Manager, you will lead by example, driving innovation, cultivating strong internal and client relationships, and delivering outstanding results through a collaborative and forward-thinking approach.

You will oversee a team of audit and accounts seniors, semi-seniors, and trainees, mentoring and supporting their development through day-to-day work and formal reviews.

We are looking for a highly articulate, proactive, and presentable professional.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least four years' post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Communicate confidently with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Demonstrate quick learning ability and strong organisational skills
• Have a solid technical background, including:
• Up-to-date knowledge of International Auditing Standards and FRS 102
• Experience preparing business plans and forecasts using Excel
• Proficiency with CCH software for accounts production and corporation tax
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, including information extraction and adjustments
• Commercial awareness and an ability to pre-empt client and business needs

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, developing strong relationships and ensuring excellent client service
• Seamlessly onboard new clients and coordinate communication across teams
• Develop and improve internal systems and processes to enhance workflow efficiency
• Act as the main point of contact for all aspects of audit, accounts, and tax
• Take ownership of engagements from planning through to completion
• Plan staffing requirements, foresee capacity needs, and manage work allocation
• Prepare, review, and finalise statutory accounts
• Collaborate proactively with other departments to maintain timely and efficient workflows
• Represent the firm externally, helping to build contacts and identify business development opportunities
• Attend internal and external meetings as required
• Work closely with other managers and senior leaders across the business