Accounts Manager

Hays Senior Finance; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers firm in Milton Keynes, overseeing a diverse client portfolio and managing financial operations. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA qualified with significant accounting experience, and possess strong cloud accounting skills. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits within a supportive team focused on innovation and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible time policy

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years PQE accounting experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters.
• Experience with cloud accounts packages and App integrations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of jobs within the accounts team.
• Preparing Corporate and Personal Tax Returns.
• Finalising accounts and controlling assignment teams.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Cloud Accounting

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Interested in joining a friendly team and receiving great benefits, then look no further….Working for this leading Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers in Milton Keynes. The firm is growing, dynamic and innovative, developing new ideas and services to assist our clients. We are committed to our ethos of "friendly expertise" and work hard to make sure that our clients prosper above all else. It is important for this firm to support the communities they work in and look after the planet we all inhabit. They have a year-round programme of fundraising, volunteering opportunities and initiatives to minimise our environmental footprint.
You will review and manage a portfolio of jobs within the accounts team. Manage the financial aspects, servicing and developing a client portfolio, including budgeting, negotiation, billing and recovery. Managing statutory accounts preparation assignments and controlling assignment teams. Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns in conjunction with accounts for FRS 105 clients. Preparation of Personal Tax Returns. Finalising accounts under the overall control of the Senior Manager and Principals. Working with Xero and QuickBooks Online and ability to advise cloud-based clients.

Ideally you will have the following skills: ACA/ACCA qualified (2 to 5 years PQE) or qualified by experience. Significant accounting experience gained within a professional services environment. Demonstrable working knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters. Experience in personal tax is desirable but not critical. An ability to demonstrate significant experience and knowledge with cloud accounts packages (particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online) and various App integrations. Excellent communication and people management skills. Evidence of a history of managing staff and clients successfully.
Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits include flexible time policy - combination of office/home working.
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