Accounts Manager

Michael Page (UK); Thirsk; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking an experienced accountant to manage a portfolio of clients. The role involves reviewing accounts, training junior staff, and ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should be ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE with proficiency in accounting software and strong communication skills.

Benefits

EAP and wellness resource

Enhanced sick pay

Employee and Client referral scheme

Ongoing CPD

Season Ticket loan

Buy and sell holidays

Medicash

Dress for the day

Qualifications

• Significant experience in practice required.
• Knowledge of current accounting standards essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review company, partnership, and sole trader accounts.
• Train and support junior members of staff.
• Communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Client communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Dependability

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

MS Office

CCH

Job description

General accounting and supporting junior staff through training and supervision. Strong client communication and relationship-building are essential. Candidates should have significant experience in practice, be ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE, and possess solid knowledge of current accounting standards. Proficiency in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and MS Office is required; CCH experience is a bonus.

Client Details

A multi award winning, top 100 National Chartered Accountancy & Business Advisory firm with national expertise, but their local knowledge means they can offer a bespoke, personalised service tailored to any client's needs.
Their national presence is underpinned by strong Yorkshire roots. Seven UK offices in Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hertford, London & Thirsk. Each of our offices offer a full range of business and advisory services.

Description

Working alongside a Director to take over a portfolio of clients
Review company, partnership and sole trader accounts
Review VAT returns
Review partnership and personal tax returns
Ensure jobs are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner
Training and supporting junior members of staff
Communicate effectively with clients
Audit experience is advantageous but not essential
Other ad hoc duties as directed by a director

Profile

Be able to develop and build relationships with clients both internal and external
Demonstrates ambition & determination to support Partners in business development
Have good communication skills
Ability to work unsupervised and to deadlines

Have worked in an accountancy practice with several years of experience
ACA or ACCA qualified or QBE
Knowledge of current accounting standards
Good MS Office Skills, mainly excel and word
Experience with popular accounting software products (Xero, Sage and QuickBooks) is essential and CCH would be advantageous but not essential
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Professionalism, dependability and integrity combined with a co-operative attitude and a desire to fit into a hardworking but friendly team

Job Offer

Salary up to £50,000

EAP and wellness resource

Enhanced sick pay

Employee and Client referral scheme

Ongoing CPD

Season Ticket loan

Buy and sell holidays

Hybrid working

Medicash

Dress for the day