Accounts Manager

Clark Wood Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Work-life balance

34 days holiday

Buy/sell holidays

Career progression

Management support

Recognition awards

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is partnering with a leading Edinburgh accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager to lead a varied client portfolio and develop a small team. ACA/ACCA qualified accountants are encouraged to apply, with 3+ years PQE preferred.

The role focuses on planning and reviewing accounts, managing workflow to deadlines, and providing commercial advice. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to business development by leveraging client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Ideally 3+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong external accounts and general practice experience
• Experience working with OMBs, corporates and partnerships
• Confident managing and developing junior staff
• Strong client-facing and commercial skills
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CaseWare would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of OMBs, corporate clients and partnerships
• Planning, controlling and reviewing accounts work
• Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met
• Day-to-day management and development of junior staff
• Reviewing work and providing feedback and technical support
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing commercial advice
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services
• Supporting business development through networking and client referrals

Skills

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CaseWare

People management

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

CaseWare

Job description

Accounts Manager – Edinburgh

Clark Wood are working with a leading accountancy practice in Edinburgh who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA / ACCA qualified accountant with strong general practice experience who is looking to manage their own portfolio, develop a team and become more involved in business development.

The Role

• Managing a varied portfolio of OMBs, corporate clients and partnerships
• Planning, controlling and reviewing accounts work
• Managing workflow and ensuring deadlines are met
• Day-to-day management and development of junior staff
• Reviewing work and providing feedback and technical support
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing commercial advice
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services
• Supporting business development through networking and client referrals

The Candidate

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• Ideally 3+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong external accounts and general practice experience
• Experience working with OMBs, corporates and partnerships
• Confident managing and developing junior staff
• Strong client-facing and commercial skills
• Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and CaseWare would be beneficial

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Genuine work-life balance
• 34 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday
• Excellent career progression and succession planning
• Supportive management structure
• Employee recognition awards