Accounts Manager

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range £50,000 - £55,000

27+ days annual leave plus bank public

Birthday leave

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Enhanced employer pension

Private healthcare options

Life assurance cover

Income protection scheme

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. This is a highly client-facing role managing a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, acting as a trusted adviser and delivering high-quality accounts services across multiple sectors.

The ideal candidate will have ACA or ACCA qualification (or substantial QBE) and at least seven years' experience in a UK accountancy firm, with strong

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or significant relevant experience in practice.
• 7+ years' experience in a UK accountancy firm.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Build strong client relationships and identify advisory opportunities.
• Review statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies.
• Handle client enquiries and provide practical business and accounting advice.
• Manage workflow, deadlines and client expectations to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through coaching and feedback.
• Build relationships with third parties and professional contacts where necessary.

Skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Communication

UK GAAP knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Significant experience in accountancy practice

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.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an experienced practice professional looking to join a progressive and people focused firm where you can play a key role in both client delivery and team development, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity in confidence.