Accounts Manager

Edwards & Pearce; Goole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Manager to join their team in Goole. This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments, and supervising trainees. The ideal candidate will have an ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience, strong client relationship management skills, and a solid understanding of tax compliance, particularly in the farming industry. This dynamic position offers opportunities for professional growth and engagement with clients, making each day unique and fulfilling. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive and proactive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least two years at manager level in an accounting practice.
• Experience with preparation/review of various accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments.
• Supervise and mentor trainees while engaging directly with clients.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Supervision of Trainees

Communication Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Qualified by Experience

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:

1. ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice.
2. 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.
3. Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing.
4. A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE.
5. Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners).
6. Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively.
7. Good attention to detail.
8. Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees.
9. Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management.
10. Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software.
11. Ability to work with people at all levels.
12. Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for workflow and trainee support.
13. 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.