Accounts Manager

RECfinancial; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RECfinancial, a boutique but growing accountancy practice near Melton Mowbray, is appointing an Accounts Manager to join its next phase of growth and help shape how the team operates.

This hands-on role lets you manage your own client portfolio, deliver compliant accounts and advisory support, and lead on digital tax initiatives, with flexible hybrid working including one day from home and a shorter day each week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow modelling
• Reviewing bookkeeping and ensuring accurate reconciliations
• Year-end accounts preparation for limited companies, including corporation tax
• Sole trader accounts and personal tax support
• Leading on Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiatives
• Preparing and reviewing VAT and CIS returns
• Supporting clients with system implementations and process improvements

Job description

RECfinancial are working with a boutique but growing and ambitious accountancy practice near Melton Mowbray who are looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to play a key role in its next phase of growth.

This isn t just another practice role. It s an opportunity to step into a position where you ll have real influence and the chance to shape how things are done. If you re currently in a larger firm and feel like a small cog in a big machine, this could be the move that gives you more ownership and visibility.

What is the role of the Accounts Manager?

This is a varied, hands-on position where you ll manage your own portfolio while supporting clients with both compliance and advisory needs. Responsibilities will flex depending on your experience, but will include:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow modelling
• Reviewing bookkeeping and ensuring accurate reconciliations
• Year-end accounts preparation for limited companies, including corporation tax
• Sole trader accounts and personal tax support
• Leading on Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiatives
• Preparing and reviewing VAT and CIS returns
• Supporting clients with system implementations and process improvements

What does the role offer?

• Genuine scope to make an impact in a growing firm
• Close-knit, supportive team environment
• Exposure to a broad client base and varied work
• A role that can grow with you

What's on offer for the Accounts Manager?

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working: 3 5 days per week (37.5 hours FTE)
• 1 day working from home
• 1 shorter working day each week

The Fit

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety, values autonomy, and wants to be part of a smaller firm where their contribution truly matters. It s ideal for someone ready to step up, or equally someone looking to move away from a larger practice into a more personal, impactful environment.

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