Accounts Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27+ days annual leave plus bank hols

Birthday leave

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Professional subscription support

Ongoing technical and professional dev

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts Manager to join its expanding Business Services team. You will manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, act as a trusted adviser, and oversee the delivery of high-quality accounts services.

The role is client-facing, requires ACA/ACCA (or equivalent experience), and offers mentoring and development opportunities within a collaborative practice environment.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification or significant relevant UK practice experience.
• Experience supervising junior staff and delivering client-focused services.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex accounting issues to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner managed business clients.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value through advisory services.
• Reviewing statutory accounts prepared for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.
• Handling incoming client enquiries and providing practical business and accounting advice.
• Managing workflow, deadlines and client expectations to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior team members through coaching and feedback.
• Building relationships with third parties and professional contacts where necessary.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial advisory

Team mentoring

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

A well established and growing professional services firm is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager or Senior Accounts Manager to join its expanding Business Services team.

This is a highly client facing position, offering the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders across a broad range of industries. You'll act as a trusted adviser to clients, oversee the delivery of high quality accounts services, support junior team members, and play a key role in the continued growth of the department.

This opportunity would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant (or an experienced QBE professional) who enjoys building client relationships, providing commercial advice, and mentoring others within a collaborative practice environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner managed business clients.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value through advisory services.
• Reviewing statutory accounts prepared for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.
• Handling incoming client enquiries and providing practical business and accounting advice.
• Managing workflow, deadlines and client expectations to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior team members through coaching and feedback.
• Building relationships with third parties and professional contacts where necessary.

About You You will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or significant relevant experience within accountancy practice.
• At least 7 years' experience working within a UK accountancy firm.
• Sound technical accounting knowledge with the ability to apply legislation in a practical manner.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Previous experience managing client relationships and supervising junior staff.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A collaborative approach and desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £55,000
• 27+ days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional birthday leave.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions.
• Private healthcare options.
• Life assurance cover.
• Income protection scheme.
• Professional subscription support.
• Ongoing technical and professional development opportunities.