Accounts Manager

Hays; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Liverpool-based independent accountancy firm is seeking an Accounts Manager. The successful candidate will prepare year-end accounts, assist with bookkeeping, and train junior staff. Offering competitive salary and flexible working options, this firm emphasizes personal and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working options

Competitive benefits package, including holidays and pension contributions

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing year-end accounts in a practice.
• Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Part qualified or qualified by experience (QBE).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Review accounts preparation work done by junior members.
• Active role in training and development of junior staff.

Skills

Preparation of year-end accounts

Accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Assisting with bookkeeping queries

Preparation of VAT returns

Client management

Training and developing junior staff

Education

ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Manager, Independent firm, Liverpool

Your new firm
A Liverpool based Accountancy firm are seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager to join their team. This is an independent mid-sized firm with clients in varied industries including manufacturing, haulage, retail and recruitment with turnovers ranging from £250k to £10m. This is a progressive firm with a friendly and supportive culture and excellent development opportunities. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth for the firm.
Your new role
As Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for preparation of year-end accounts, reviewing accounts preparation work done by more junior members of the team and providing feedback, assisting with bookkeeping and VAT queries and the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts. You will work on a variety of clients, mostly within the North West region and across a range of sectors. You will take an active role in the training and development of junior staff.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience preparing year end accounts within a practice and will have experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. You will need experience of assisting with client bookkeeping queries, preparation of VAT returns, Corporation Tax returns and management information for clients would be ideal. You will ideally be ACCA/ACA/AAT qualified or part qualified or qualified by experience (QBE).
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary between £36,000 and £40,000 dependent on experience. You will be able to work flexible hours and access to hybrid working options. You will have continued support for personal and professional development and have genuine progression opportunities. You will have access to a competitive firm wide benefits package including holidays, and pension contributions.
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