Accounts Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in North London is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join their friendly team. The role involves client management, preparing VAT returns, bookkeeping, and overseeing payroll, all within a supportive and relaxed environment. The firm values positive and proactive team members, offering hybrid working options and a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Free parking

Relaxed dress code

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, VAT, and client management is essential.
• Strong communicator capable of liaising with high-net-worth clients.
• Comfortable handling payroll tasks, though minimally involved.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships for a diverse portfolio.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage bookkeeping tasks.
• Oversee payroll for selected clients to ensure compliance.

Skills

Client Management

Communication

VAT Knowledge

Payroll Handling

Education

Qualified Accountant or QBE

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Accounts Manager - Boutique North London Accountancy Practice
Salary: Up to £60k FTE
Hybrid working / Free parking

Are you a well-rounded accountant with experience across accounts, VAT, and client management - and happy to handle a bit of payroll? This boutique North London firm is known for its high-quality service to a loyal client base of high-net-worth individuals and businesses. They're now looking for a personable and proactive Client Manager to join their small, friendly team.

The Accounts Manager Role:

Client management - be the key point of contact for a varied portfolio, building strong relationships and delivering consistently high service.

Accounts & VAT - prepare VAT returns, manage bookkeeping (QuickBooks/Xero), and ensure compliance with FRS102/FRS105.

Payroll (approx. 5 days per month) - oversee monthly and weekly payrolls for a selection of clients, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Tax exposure - the opportunity to get involved in personal and corporate tax work depending on your experience.

Who They're Looking For:

Qualified or QBE - with solid experience in general practice, especially accounts and VAT.

A strong communicator - confident liaising directly with clients and guiding them through their compliance and advisory needs.

Flexible and friendly - the team culture is relaxed but professional, and they value people who bring positivity and initiative.

Comfortable handling payroll, though this is only a small part of the role (around 5 days a month).

Why Join?

A firm that punches above its weight - working with impressive clients in a relaxed, no-egos environment.

Hybrid working available (ideally 2-3 days in the office).

Loads of free parking, casual dress code, and a genuinely supportive team.

Great work-life balance - long lunches encouraged (golf range, anyone?).

Interview process: One face-to-face meeting, with a quick decision.

Interested? Send over your CV - we'd love to hear from you.

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