Accounts Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

Hybrid working

25 days' annual leave

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Profit-sharing plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager in Leeds to lead a varied portfolio with advisory elements and high client contact. ACA/ACCA qualified candidates with years in practice will thrive.

You will review year-end work, manage workloads, supervise juniors and develop client relationships while delivering high-quality accounts production and statutory compliance work. Hybrid role with 35-hour week and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified with several years in practice.
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing year-end accounts.
• Confident handling a varied client portfolio.
• Strong numeracy and analytical abilities; proficient in Excel/Word.

Responsibilities

• Review year-end financial statements preparation.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc advisory and project work.
• Plan workloads and timetables to meet deadlines.
• Review VAT returns and supervise management accounts preparation.
• Coach and develop junior team members.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Client management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified in accounting practice

Tools

CCH

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title

Accounts Manager

Location

Leeds

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Manager or experienced Assistant Manager to join a growing accountancy practice in Leeds.

This is a client-facing, fast-paced role offering a varied workload across accounts, compliance, advisory and project work. The position would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with several years' experience in practice who is looking to develop their advisory, client management and supervisory skills.

You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, LLPs, trusts and smaller private charities, providing a high-quality service across a range of accounting and advisory requirements.

What you will be doing as an Accounts Manager

• Reviewing the preparation of year-end financial statements
• Taking ownership of ad-hoc advisory and project work
• Planning workloads and annual timetables to ensure deadlines are met
• Reviewing VAT returns and supervising the preparation of management accounts
• Supporting the financial management of client assignments
• Communicating effectively across departments
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Reviewing and preparing year-end accounts using accounts production software such as CCH or equivalent

What you will need to succeed as an Accounts Manager

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with several years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experienced in preparing and reviewing year-end accounts
• Confident working with a varied portfolio of clients
• Strong numerically and analytically, with the ability to learn quickly
• Highly competent in Excel and Word
• Familiar with accounts production software such as CCH or equivalent
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage your own workload
• Organised and able to work effectively to deadlines
• Confident communicating with clients, managers and partners
• A natural team player with a positive and enthusiastic approach
• Detail-focused with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Why join this firm?

• 35-hour working week
• Hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home up to three days per week
• Core hours of 10am-4pm
• 25 days' annual leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible benefits and family-friendly policies
• Eligibility for a Profit-Sharing Plan, paid in December
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus scheme

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.