Accounts Manager

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Health and wellbeing incentives

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Vaisto Recruitment Ltd in Oldham is seeking an Accounts Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio from sole traders to limited companies, with direct client contact and ownership of work. You will work closely with Partners on business sales and group restructuring projects, leading a small team to deliver compliant, value-added accounting services.

The role requires strong Excel skills and qualifications (ACCA/ACA or equivalent) with experience in SME accounting, tax and financial reporting,

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Minimum 5 years' recent practice experience.
• Experience with FRS 102/FRS 102A and corporation tax; personal tax is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own client portfolio, ranging from sole traders to limited companies.
• Communicate directly with clients via phone, video calls and meetings.
• Review and complete accounts for SMEs and present them to clients.
• Review personal tax returns for portfolio clients and complete accounts.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and ad hoc reports.
• Supervise junior staff, provide feedback and meet deadlines and budgets.
• Support Partners with day-to-day duties and special projects like sales and restructuring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Client portfolio management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CCH knowledge

Job description

Accounts Manager - Oldham

An accountancy and business advisory firm supporting SME, owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses is looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to its Oldham office. You will run your own portfolio of clients, from sole traders and partnerships to limited companies, with the confidence to deal with them directly and without partner assistance.

The role offers genuine ownership of your clients alongside the chance to work with the Partners on business sales and group restructuring projects.

Accounts Manager - About the Firm

The firm offers a wide range of audit and accounting services, covering both compliance and value-added work, and supports its clients from start-up through to growth and exit planning.

You will work closely with the Partners and lead a team, in an environment built around client ownership and teamwork.

Accounts Manager - Responsibilities

• - Managing your own portfolio of clients, from sole traders and partnerships to limited companies, understanding the nature of each business and how it operates
• - Dealing with clients directly, including phone calls, virtual and face-to-face meetings, and taking ownership of your clients
• - Reviewing and completing a wide variety of accounts for small and medium-sized companies and presenting them to clients
• - Reviewing personal tax returns for portfolio clients alongside the completion of accounts
• - Completing and reviewing monthly and ad hoc management accounts
• - Supervising team members to ensure planned work is completed on time, offering feedback and developing the team, while working to deadlines and internal budgets
• - Supporting the Partners with day-to-day duties and ad hoc projects such as business sales and group restructuring

Accounts Manager - Requirements

• - ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
• - A minimum of 5 years' recent experience in a relevant practice role
• - Experience of FRS 102 and FRS 102A and corporation tax, with personal tax experience ideal but not essential
• - Good Microsoft Excel skills and confidence with accounting software (CCH knowledge desirable)
• - Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, able to work to strict deadlines, independently or as part of a team

Accounts Manager - Benefits & Opportunities

• Salary: £Market rate
• Location: Oldham, with excellent transport links
• Free parking
• Health and wellbeing incentives, Employee discount scheme covering high street retailers and gym memberships, plus a cycle to work scheme