Accounts Manager

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is recruiting an experienced Accounts Manager in Tunbridge Wells to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, deliver high-quality accounts work, and act as a trusted contact for clients. The firm is well regarded in the region and values strong client relationships.

You will oversee statutory and management accounts, VAT compliance, and support junior colleagues, within a supportive, professional team offering development and progression opportunities, with exposure to a broad

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience in accounts preparation and client management.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification; part-qualified considered with strong experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of limited companies, SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Review VAT returns and other compliance work.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide proactive accounting advice.
• Review work by junior team members and ensure deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value for clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

UK accountancy practice experience

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Manager | Tunbridge Wells | Competitive Salary | Permanent

“Great client relationships are built on more than numbers – they’re built on trust.”

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established and highly respected accountancy practice in Tunbridge Wells to recruit an Accounts Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, provide a high-quality service and play an important role within a supportive and professional team.

The Role

As Accounts Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounts and associated compliance work while acting as a trusted point of contact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied portfolio of limited companies, SMEs and owner-managed businesses.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Reviewing VAT returns and other relevant compliance work.
• Managing client relationships and providing a responsive, professional service.
• Liaising with clients to understand their requirements and provide practical accounting advice.
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team and providing guidance where required.
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Supporting Partners and senior colleagues with client work and wider practice initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value for clients.

To be a successful Accounts Manager you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice (minimum of 2 years).
• Strong experience across accounts preparation and client management.
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, although part-qualified candidates with strong relevant experience may also be considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to build strong, long-term client relationships.

What’s on Offer:

• A key role within an established and respected accountancy practice.
• A varied and interesting client portfolio.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

You must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.