Accounts Manager

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisers in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing client portfolios, preparing tax returns, and collaborating with the accounts team. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in cloud accounting technologies. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible time policy

Remote working options

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years PQE in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax matters.
• Experience with cloud accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of jobs within the accounts team.
• Prepare Corporate and Personal Tax Returns.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation assignments.

Skills

Accounting standards

Corporate tax

Personal tax

Cloud accounts packages

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Communication skills

People management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Interested in joining a friendly team and receiving great benefits, then look no further… 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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