Accounts Manager

Pertemps; Barnes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in South West London is hiring an Accounts Manager to oversee client relationships and support a small team. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £70,000 and includes flexible working, 25 holiday days, and a clear progression path.

Benefits

Flexible working and hybrid options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Study support if required

Clear path for progression within the firm

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and UK tax.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Review and prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Provide support on tax compliance and planning matters.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team management

Technical knowledge of UK tax

Client relationship building

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

“Control your own destiny or someone else will.” – Jack Welch

Sheridan Maine is seeking a driven and experienced Accounts Manager to join an established and growing accountancy firm in South West London . This is a great opportunity for a qualified professional to take on a senior role managing a varied portfolio of clients while contributing to the firm’s ongoing growth and development.

You will be responsible for overseeing client relationships, reviewing and preparing accounts, and supporting a small team to deliver high-quality work and service.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various sectors.
• Review and prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships.
• Provide support on tax compliance and planning matters.
• Oversee junior team members and support their development.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries and relationship management.
• Monitor job budgets and ensure timely delivery of work.
• Identify opportunities for additional services or efficiencies.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and UK tax.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing a team or mentoring junior staff.
• Proficient in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
  
  

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience.
• Flexible working and hybrid options.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Study support if required.
• Clear path for progression within the firm.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

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