Accounts Manager

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A chartered accountancy firm is seeking an experienced qualified accountant to join their Audit and Accounts team in Ipswich. The role requires a minimum of two years post qualification (ACA/ACCA) and at least 5 years of practice experience, with audit experience being preferred. Key responsibilities include managing audit processes, reviewing statutory accounts, and training junior staff. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post qualified (ACA/ACCA) with at least 5 years practice experience.
• Audit experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Manage audit processes including planning and finalisation.
• Train and manage trainee and newly qualified staff.
• Manage and train trainee and newly qualified staff
• Assist Directors with ad hoc projects
• Oversee the audit process from planning to finalisation
• Build and maintain a professional network of contacts

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client service

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Our client, a chartered accountancy firm, is looking to recruit an experienced qualified accountant to join their Audit and Accounts team in Ipswich.

Working to deliver a broad range of audit and accounts services to a number of business clients, this opportunity would suit an individual who is looking to progress their career. The ideal candidate will be no less than two years post qualified (ACA/ACCA), with at least 5 years practice experience (audit experience preferable but not essential).

Main duties of the role

• Review of year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Review of monthly or quarterly management accounts
• Assisting clients with queries and advising clients where necessary
• Responsible for management and training of trainee and newly qualified staff
• Assisting Directors with ad hoc projects
• Management of the audit process including planning, finalisation and liaising with key client contacts
• Proactively building a network of professional contacts

Key characteristics include strong attention to detail and communication skills, a professional approach to clients and colleagues and a firm commitment to providing top quality client service.

On offer for the right candidate is a competitive salary, benefits package and the opportunity to progress their career with a fast paced, dynamic firm.