Accounts Manager

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Auto enrolment pension

20 days annual leave + 11 bank hols

3 discretionary days at Christmas

Health cashback plan

Free parking

Professional membership fees covered

Annual pay reviews every November

Progression opportunities

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a Belfast-based Chartered Accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts Manager on a full-time, permanent basis. The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification with post-qualification experience and strong supervision experience within a UK practice. You will manage client portfolios, review year-end accounts and tax computations, and lead a growing team of accountants and bookkeepers. The firm offers flexible hours, a pension, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience.
• Management or supervisory experience within a Practice.
• Strong UK practice background.
• Knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Confident managing clients and leading a team.
• Experience with Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Managing a client portfolio and building strong relationships.
• Reviewing year end accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Supporting and developing a team of accountants and bookkeepers.
• Keeping on top of deadlines and statutory filings.
• Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts.
• Spotting opportunities to offer clients additional services.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

UK accounting practice experience

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Post-qualification experience

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

MCS Group is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Practice located in Belfast, looking to recruit for a Accounts Manager on a full time, permanent basis.

The Company:

Our client is a forward thinking Chartered Accountancy firm driven by energy, expertise, and a commitment to helping businesses succeed. Their focus is on delivering clear, practical advice across taxation, business growth, property, and corporate finance. They work with clients of all sizes and industries, providing tailored solutions that support growth, improve efficiency, and deliver real results.

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility on working hours
• Auto enrolment pension
• Holidays - 20 days annual leave + 11 bank holidays
• Additional 3 discretionary days at Christmas
• Health cashback plan - covers routine expenses like dentist, optician, etc.
• Free Parking - available at manager level
• Professional membership fees fully covered
• Annual pay reviews each November
• Progression opportunity

Job Duties of the Accounts Manager include:

• Managing a client portfolio and building strong relationships
• Reviewing year end accounts and corporation tax computations
• Supporting and developing a team of accountants and bookkeepers
• Keeping on top of deadlines and statutory filings
• Reviewing VAT returns and management accounts
• Spotting opportunities to offer clients additional services

What you need to be the Accounts Manager

• ACA/ACCA qualified with post qualified experience
• Management or supervisory experience within a Practice
• Strong UK practice background
• Good knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Confident managing clients and leading a team
• Experience with Sage, Xero or QuickBooks

Desired Skills and Experience

Accounts Manager, Accountant, Practice, Accountancy, Accounts, Chartered Accountant