Accounts Manager

Focus Resourcing; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and innovative company in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a highly motivated Accounts Manager to manage client portfolios and provide expert accounting and tax knowledge. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years' experience post-qualified with ACA/ACCA and a strong work ethic. This role offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for growth, and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Quarterly social events

Employee wellbeing program

Private medical insurance

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA.
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive.
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns.
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Assist with onboarding new client relationships.
• Liaising with clients on technical queries.
• Take responsibility for development and training of junior members.

Skills

2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA

Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice

Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102

Excellent organisational skills

Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook

Team player with a strong work ethic

Ability to work under own initiative

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Manager to join a dynamic and innovative company on a full time, permanent basis. In this position you will play a critical role in our organisation, working closely with clients to provide accounting and tax knowledge and become an integral part of their business. A highly supportive working environment with numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays. This increases by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days
• Quarterly social events
• Employee wellbeing and mental health program
• Access to corporate reward scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking on site.

Responsibilities

As the Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management/Partner review.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes.
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard.
• Assist with the onboarding and management of new client relationships within the firm.
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and understanding their requirements & providing solutions.
• Take proactive responsibility for development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow.

Qualifications

The successful Accounts Manager will have the following related skills / experience:

• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines