Accounts Manager

Focus Resourcing; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm in Oxford seeks an experienced Accounts Manager to manage client portfolios, review tax computations, and ensure high-quality financial management. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualification and experience in practice, along with strong organizational skills. This full-time role offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Post qualified with ACA/ACCA.
• Experience working in practice.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and review statutory accounts.
• Review corporation tax computations and returns.
• Complete and file VAT returns.

Skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Time management

Education

2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA

Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Manager to join a dynamic and innovative company on a full time, permanent basis. In this position you will play a critical role in our organisation, working closely with clients to provide accounting and tax knowledge and become an integral part of their business. A highly supportive working environment with numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays. This increases by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days
• Quarterly social events
• Employee wellbeing and mental health program
• Access to corporate reward scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Free parking on site.

Responsibilities

As the Accounts Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management/Partner review.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes.
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard.
• Assist with the onboarding and management of new client relationships within the firm.
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and understanding their requirements & providing solutions.
• Take proactive responsibility for development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow.

Qualifications

The successful Accounts Manager will have the following related skills / experience:

• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines