Accounts Manager

Edwards & Pearce; Goole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy in Goole seeks an Accounts Manager to manage client portfolios and supervise team members. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications with at least two years of managerial experience in accounting practice. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality accounts, mentoring trainees, and engaging with clients. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential. This role provides a dynamic work environment with diverse engagements and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years at manager level in an accounting practice.
• Experience with preparation/review of diverse accounts and tax computations.
• Ability to manage portfolio work and undertake client billing.
• Good knowledge of income and capital gains taxes plus understanding of VAT and PAYE.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and departmental operations.
• Deliver timely, high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments.
• Supervise and mentor trainees within the team.
• Engage directly with clients and lead meetings.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Tax compliance knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Supervision of trainees

Multitasking

Experience in accounting software

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working closely with their clients to become their Trusted Advisor our client has a first‑class reputation for what they deliver. "Professional, knowledgeable, proactive but above all approachable" is how their clients view them. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Accounts Manager to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.

The role

This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high‑quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, ad‑hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same.

The candidate

• ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice
• Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns
• A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable
• Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing
• A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE
• Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners)
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
• Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communication, problem solving and people/client relationship management
• Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software
• Ability to work with people at all levels
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for workflow and trainee support
• Current driving licence

The consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.