Accounts Manager

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Friendly and supportive environment

Broad and varied client portfolio

Progression opportunities

Direct exposure to Partners andClients

Long-term career prospects in growing独

Job summary

ICAEW West London practice is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their close-knit team and support a diverse portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, handling accounts production, personal tax compliance and advisory work.

You will review year‑end statutory accounts, manage client relationships as main contact, and work alongside Partners on business development; ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified or equivalent experience preferred in a small firm environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and personal tax.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients.
• Reviewing year‑end statutory accounts prepared by junior team members.
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns for directors and sole traders.
• Providing tax planning and advisory support to clients.
• Managing day‑to‑day client relationships and acting as the main point of contact.
• Supporting the Partners with business development opportunities.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Accounts production

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CTA qualification

Job description

Your new company

A well-established accountancy practice with an impressive client portfolio that supports and advises businesses across.

Your new role

Our client, a well-established independent firm in West London, is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their close-knit team and play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on position offering a mix of accounts production, personal tax compliance and advisory work, together with responsibility for managing and developing client relationships.Key responsibilities include:
  • Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
  • Reviewing year-end statutory accounts prepared by junior team members
  • Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns for directors and sole traders
  • Providing tax planning and advisory support to clients
  • Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as the main point of contact
  • Supporting the Partners with business development opportunities
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of staff
  • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

What you’ll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and personal tax
• Experience managing a client portfolio
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Broad and varied client portfolio
• Genuine opportunity for progression and increased responsibility
• Direct exposure to Partners and clients
• Long-term career prospects within a growing independent practice