Accounts Manager

Butler Rose; Hipperholme; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

23–24 days annual leave

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager for a Halifax-based practice. You will own a diverse client portfolio, work with partners, and support workflow and the development of junior colleagues.

Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with UK practice experience, capable of managing accounts and tax services, and mentoring staff while delivering high-quality client service. Hybrid working, competitive salary and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice at Accounts Manager/Senior level.
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and accounting standards.
• Experience with statutory audits and working with audit teams on client sites.
• Experience reviewing work, managing workflow and supporting junior colleagues.
• Understanding of corporation tax, VAT and general practice compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and senior colleagues.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with a proactive, commercially aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee delivery of accountancy services.
• Prepare and review year-end accounts and financial statements for various entity types.
• Build and maintain client relationships, attend meetings and provide accounting advice.
• Support the delivery of statutory audits and mentor junior team members.
• Manage workflow within the team and allocate assignments effectively.
• Review junior colleagues' work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Monitor team performance and ensure on-time delivery within budgets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you an experienced Accounts Manager looking for an opportunity offering greater responsibility, a varied client portfolio and the flexibility of hybrid working?
Butler Rose is recruiting on behalf of an established and forward-thinking accountancy practice in Halifax, which is looking to strengthen its team with an experienced Accounts Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative working environment, where you'll take ownership of your own client portfolio, work closely with partners and play an important role in managing workflow and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
This position would suit an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who has developed strong technical and client management experience within a UK accountancy practice and is looking for a role offering autonomy, variety and continued career development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the partners, colleagues and a varied client base, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accountancy services and maintaining high standards of client care
• Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts and financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, including attending client meetings and providing practical accounting and financial advice
• Supporting the delivery of statutory audit assignments, including attending client sites and assisting junior team members
• Managing workflow within the team, allocating assignments and ensuring resources are used effectively
• Reviewing work completed by junior colleagues, ensuring accuracy, quality and compliance with relevant accounting standards
• Monitoring team performance and supporting the efficient delivery of client assignments
• Ensuring work is completed within agreed budgets and deadlines
• Providing guidance, mentoring and technical support to junior team members
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns and computations.
• Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns and Making Tax Digital submissions where required.
• Working closely with partners to identify client needs, resolve technical queries and deliver a proactive, professional service

ABOUT YOU
Were looking for someone who enjoys working in accountancy practice, takes pride in building strong client relationships and is confident managing both client assignments and supporting colleagues.
IDEALLY YOU'LL HAVE

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice, ideally at Accounts Manager, Assistant Manager or experienced Senior level
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing the delivery of accounts and taxation services
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts preparation and relevant accounting standards
• Experience with statutory audit assignments, including working with audit teams and attending client sites
• Experience reviewing work, managing workflow and supporting junior colleagues
• A sound understanding of corporation tax, VAT and general practice compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deal directly with clients and senior colleagues
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A proactive, commercially aware approach with a genuine interest in delivering excellent client service

You'll be joining a team that values people who take ownership of their work, build positive relationships and contribute to a supportive and collaborative working environment.
WHATS ON OFFER?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid working, offering greater flexibility
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts with a wide range of retailers
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, collaborative and professional working environment
• Exposure to a varied client base, ranging from smaller owner-managed businesses to larger corporate clients
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and take ownership of your client portfolio
• Responsibility for mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.