Accounts Manager

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager for a reputable accountancy practice in Leeds. This position involves overseeing client relationships, managing a team of 8 accountants, and driving the firm's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will hold an ACA or ACCA qualification and have a solid background in accountancy, with a strong ambition to advance in their career. A supportive environment and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance 4x salary

Eye tests

Social events

Volunteering opportunities

Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and mortgages

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as an Accounts Manager or in a similar role.
• Ability to manage workloads and team development.
• Ambition for management and clear career vision.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients with high-quality services.
• Leading and mentoring a team of accountants.
• Contributing to business development and compliance oversight.

Skills

Client Management

Team Leadership

Business Development

Accounts Preparation

Compliance Oversight

IT Skills

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Tools

Office 365

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established Accountancy Practice based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team within a ambitious and supportive group and have the opportunity to play a vital role in overseeing client relationships, managing a team of 8, and driving the firm's strategic goals.

What will you be doing?

• Managing a portfolio of clients, providing high quality accounting, tax and advisory services.
• Leading and mentoring a team of accountants, ensuring their development and performance.
• Contributing to business development, identifying opportunities for growth.
• Overseeing compliance and ensuring exceptional client service
• Work closely with the leadership team to support business growth

What skills are we looking for?

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in practice (ideally 3+ years PQE) as an experienced Accounts Manager or alternatively have solid experience within a similar role and be able to demonstrate that you are ready for your next move.
• Must be able to actively manage own workloads and take responsibility for own and team members development.
• Ambition to step into a management role and a clear vision for your career progression.
• Must possess strong IT skills (Office 365, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.)
• Must be fully adept with accounts preparation programs, preferably IRIS
• Proven ability in managing a portfolio of varying clients, and business development in an environment where the emphasis was on accounts, tax and advisory work is a must.

What's on Offer?

• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (with the ability to purchase up to 5 more)
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
• Life Assurance 4x salary
• Eye tests
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities
• Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs and residential mortgages

For more information, please contact Sue Wallis

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.