Accounts Manager

Moore Thompson; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Thompson, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an ambitious Accounts Manager to join our team and act as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio across the East of England.

You will deliver accounting, tax planning and advisory services, oversee annual accounts and tax returns, and mentor junior staff, ensuring compliance and timely delivery while building long-lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Solid experience in an accountancy practice role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and personal taxation.
• Audit experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and staff allocations for client portfolios.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Understand client goals and provide tailored advisory solutions.
• Organise and attend client meetings to understand needs.
• Oversee client accounts, ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery of annual accounts, tax returns and advisory projects.
• Support and mentor junior team members, reviewing work.

Skills

Client relationships

Accounts management

Tax planning

Budgeting

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Moore Thompson, part of the Sumer Group, are more than accountants. We’re trusted advisors to ambitious businesses and individuals across the East of England. With a long-standing reputation for expertise, integrity and personal service, our team combines technical excellence with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.

We’re looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Accounts Manager to join our team and be a trusted advisor to a portfolio of clients, offering a blend of accounting, tax, planning and advisory services.

This role is not just about managing accounts; it’s about understanding the unique needs of each client and offering tailored advice that helps them achieve their goals. You will be the trusted advisor, the go-to person who clients rely on for guidance, expertise and clarity.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow management and staff allocations
• Build strong and lasting relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients
• Understand client goals and challenges, proactively offering solutions that add value
• Organise and attend client meetings to best understand their needs
• Oversee client accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery of services – this includes the preparation and review of annual accounts, tax returns and one-off advisory projects
• Support and mentor junior team colleagues, reviewing work

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Full accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Solid experience within a similar role within an accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, personal taxation and financial management
• Good working knowledge of audit experience would be preferred (but not essential)
• Proficient in accounts and tax software

Belong @ Sumer

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to we and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

About Moore Thompson

Moore Thompson offers a team of professional accounting, tax and bookkeeping staff with proven expertise.

We do more than prepare accounts and produce tax returns. We provide a variety of valuable services that enable a business to optimise their profitability and minimise their tax exposure.

We will work to offer our services in an innovative manner to create a source for business planning solutions that will be difficult to emulate