Accounts Manager

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd seeks an Accounts Manager for its Halifax office. The role requires ACA or ACCA qualification, ownership of a client portfolio, and collaboration with partners in a people-first culture.

The successful candidate will manage service delivery, oversee audits and VAT/MTD, and mentor junior staff while building strong client relationships across a diverse client base, including startups and charities.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified is required.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Organised and proactive with multi-priority management.
• Mentor junior staff and support colleagues' development.

Responsibilities

• Managing accountancy service delivery for a portfolio of clients and meeting with clients.
• Preparing financial statements for diverse client types and corporation tax returns.
• Supporting the audit team and client-site work as needed.
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT and MTD returns where required.
• Organising workflow within the team and allocating assignments to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Reviewing junior staff work and contributing to performance feedback.
• Advising clients on financial matters in collaboration with partners.

Skills

Relationship-building

Client-relations

Mentoring

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Accounts Manager - Halifax - £45,000-£55,000

A national accountancy group with offices across the UK is looking to appoint an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts Manager to its Halifax office. Combining the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice, it offers a key, senior role working directly with the partners and a varied client base, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities and family businesses.

You will take ownership of your own client portfolio while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

Accounts Manager - About the Firm

The group is a modern, forward-thinking practice that continues to grow, partnering with businesses, charities and individuals to provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

In Halifax you will join a supportive, collaborative accounts department that encourages growth and development, working closely with the partners and clients.

Accounts Manager - Responsibilities

• Managing accountancy service delivery for a portfolio of clients, building effective relationships and attending client meetings
• Preparing financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, together with corporation tax returns
• Working within the audit department on the audit of accounts and financial statements, including time at client sites
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT and MTD returns where required
• Organising the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments with resourcing in mind and delivering to budget and time requirements
• Reviewing the work of junior staff, monitoring and reporting on team performance and supporting their development
• Advising clients on all of the above in conjunction with the partners

Accounts Manager - Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Relationship-driven, trusted by clients and colleagues, and able to explain financials simply
• Accountable, taking pride in accuracy and high standards, with a forward-thinking approach to improvement and innovation
• Organised and proactive, able to juggle multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure
• Collaborative and growth-minded, keen to share knowledge, broaden your own expertise and mentor others

Accounts Manager - Benefits & Opportunities

• Salary: £45,000-£55,000
• Location: Halifax, with free on-site parking
• Holiday: 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Benefits: an employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Clients: a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, within a supportive team environment that encourages development