Accounts Manager

PRO-TAX RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Royston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in North Hertfordshire is seeking an Accounts Manager to manage diverse client sectors, lead teams, and maintain high-quality client service. This hybrid role is ideal for proactive accountants with post-qualification experience. Strong work/life balance and clear career progression offered.

Benefits

Strong work/life balance

Hybrid and flexible working

Clear routes for progression

Fantastic culture and welcoming team

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-qualification experience in practice.
• Confidence to advise clients directly.
• Proactive and ambitious accountant.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio for a wide range of client sectors.
• Delegate and review work of junior staff.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Knowledge of accounts and tax

Experience with accounting software

Education

Post-qualification experience in practice

Tools

IRIS

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

A well-established 6 Partner accountancy practice in North Hertfordshire is looking for an Accounts Manager to join their expanding team. This is an ideal role for a proactive and ambitious accountant who enjoys working with a varied client base and leading teams to deliver high-quality work.

What's great about this Accounts Manager role?

• Strong work/life balance
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Clear routes for progression
• Fantastic culture and welcoming team

Your role as an Accounts Manager:

• Manage a portfolio for a wide range of client sectors including Agriculture, Aerospace through to Leisure and Hospitality.
• Manage multiple client engagements and prioritise competing demands.
• Take ownership of WIP control and billing.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, including discussions on fees and service delivery.
• Lead client meetings in the absence of a partner where appropriate.
• Delegate and review work of junior staff and resolve issues prior to partner sign-off.
• Support team development, complete appraisals and set objectives.
• Stay up to date on relevant technical developments.
• Identify and resolve technical problems in collaboration with partners.
• Contribute to technical content and internal knowledge-sharing.

What you'll need to succeed:

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with 3+ years' post-qualification experience in practice.
• Solid knowledge of accounts and tax, with the confidence to advise clients directly.
• Experienced with accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

What next:

I am looking for an ambitious Accountant to join this growing team. Please get in touch for further details! - [e-mail] / 07979027390.

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