Accounts Manager

ACCA Careers; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and skilled professional to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service. You'll be at the forefront of business development, fostering strong relationships with clients and guiding junior staff. Join a firm that values sustainability and personal growth, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

25.5 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual flu jab

Recognition awards

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a client portfolio and developing client relationships.
• Supervising junior staff and providing training opportunities.
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements and accounts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize client work to ensure effective workflow.
• Build strong client relationships and oversee service delivery.
• Support business development and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Supervision and training

FRS 102 Section 1A accounts

Business development

Management accounts review

Liaising with HMRC

IFRS/FRS101 financial statements

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Silverfin

Caseware

Job description

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

Join a dynamic and growing team, where you’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients. As a key member of the team, you’ll work closely with your colleagues in order to ensure compliance whilst delivering exceptional client service.

About the role

At Kreston Reeves, we’re committed to your professional growth and offer the unique opportunity to shape your own career path. With a clear B-Corp aligned career trajectory, you’ll be part of a company that values sustainability, client care, and personal development.

This is more than just a job; it’s your chance to thrive in an innovative and supportive environment where your contributions are truly valued.

What we're looking for

Evidence of experience of the following

• Ownership of a client portfolio/contacts for ongoing management and development
• Supervision and training of junior staff
• Experience with preparing and reviewing FRS 102 Section 1A accounts
• Supporting business development activities
• Experience of reviewing management accounts and supporting clients with their accounting needs
• Liaising with government bodies and external organisations such as HMRC
• Experience of preparing and/or reviewing IFRS/FRS101 financial statements preferable but not mandatory to be considered for the role.
• Software experience – Xero, Silverfin preferable, Caseware preferable

Principal Responsibilities

• To ensure theplanning, prioritisation and allocationof client work ensuring effective team workflow
• Ensure establishment ofscope and budgetfor each piece of client accounts work under own control and ensure adequate briefing to team members
• Preparation or delegationof key client accounts work in line with agreed budget ensuring adherence to the firm’s standards of performance document, liaising with other team members and specialists in other service lines, where necessary, on overly complex areas.
• Proactively look for ways tomaximise efficiencieswith the team and service line
• Monitorwork progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each key task or phase
• Ensureproactive managementof instances where the ‘work done’ exceeds the agreed client fee and ensure agreement of a mutually acceptable outcome
• Active workflow and WIP managementon your client portfolio, liaising with other teams as needed to ensure works is completed as efficiently as possible and WIP and time costs are billed in a timely manner

Client, Internal and External Organisational Contact

• Client Relationships: Build strong, collaborative relationships, ensuring proactive communication.
• Account Management: Act as the key contact for nominated clients, overseeing compliance and service delivery.
• Proactive Engagement: Reach out to clients with valuable updates and lead account reviews and year-end meetings.
• Internal Collaboration: Work with internal teams to provide a full suite of services and support cross-selling opportunities.
• Team Support: Guide and support junior team members to foster growth and development.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities, network with intermediaries, and focus on key sectors for growth.

Leadership, People Management and Development

• Work collaborativelywith other members of the local management team management to ensure the team is operating as effectively as possible
• Supervisethe rest of the team who are involved in production and delivery of own accounts work
• Ensure clear task plans & milestones for each piece of accounts work
• Provide feedbackto all team members involved in specific accounts work to encourage growth and development
• Opportunity to Participate in the delivery oftrainingfor new starters and more junior employees

What we can offer

• Financial wellbeing – competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and Perks at Work discounts and rewards.
• Leave – 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying Mental wellbeing – hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing –Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and an annual flu jab.
• Recognition – monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development – we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging – we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG – give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel – other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by [e-mail]. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

About Kreston Reeves

With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients’ needs.

We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice.

Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart – we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions.

We’re proud to be B Corp certified, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social and governance programme which is central to our purpose and vision. We actively encourage all our colleagues to give back to their local communities whenever they can.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.