Accounts Manager

Clark Wood; Penrith; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood in Penrith is recruiting an Accounts Manager for a leading Cumbria-based firm of chartered accountants. You will manage a diverse client portfolio and act as the primary contact to ensure services are delivered accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate is ACCA/ACA qualified with strong general practice experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to guidance of junior staff. This is a forward-thinking regional firm with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA Qualified or equivalent experience in general practice.
• Strong client management experience across diverse sectors.
• Experience reviewing junior staff work and guiding them.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various industry sectors.
• Supporting partners and clients with bespoke queries and ad hoc project work.
• Preparation and review of Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Preparation and review of tax computations and returns.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for an array of clients.
• Managing your own billing, workload, and that of the team efficiently to exceed client expectations.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff, providing guidance and support as required.

Skills

Client management experience

Experience reviewing work prepared by

Essential practice experience

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Job description

Accounts Manager

Penrith

£44,000 - £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Accountancy practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a leading Cumbria based firm of chartered accountants who are looking for an Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join their team in Penrith.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and respected firm of chartered accountants, where you’ll play an integral role in the continued success of the team. As an Accounts Manager, you will work closely with the Directors, managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various sectors. You will be the primary point of contact for your clients, ensuring all work is completed accurately and efficiently.

In addition to client management, you will oversee and assist in the development of junior staff, providing necessary support and reviewing their work.

The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA Qualified with strong and varied general practice experience. Excellent communication skills are essential to build and maintain successful relationships with multiple clients.

This is an fantastic opportunity to join a leading and forward-thinking regional firm in Penrith within a supportive and friendly working environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various industry sectors.
• Supporting partners and clients with bespoke queries and ad hoc project work.
• Preparation and review of Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Preparation and review of tax computations and returns.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for an array of clients.
• Managing your own billing, workload, and that of the team efficiently to exceed client expectations.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff, providing guidance and support as required.

Skills

• ACCA/ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
• Essential practice experience.
• Client management experience.
• Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff.