Accounts Manager

TPF Recruitment; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm of Chartered Accountants in Wokingham is looking for an Accounts Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients including limited companies and partnerships. You will lead a team, ensure high-quality service and work closely with clients to develop lasting relationships. This role requires strong knowledge of accounting principles and management experience. A competitive salary package and genuine opportunities for progression are offered in this growing firm.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Supportive collaborative working environment

Genuine scope for progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accountancy practice is required.
• Must be ACA or ACCA qualified or have equivalent experience.
• Experience in managing a client portfolio is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse client portfolio ensuring deadlines and quality standards.
• Prepare and review statutory and management accounts.
• Oversee accounting preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT returns.
• Provide excellent client service and act as a key point of contact.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

Minimum 5 years experience in accountancy practice

Strong working knowledge of accounts preparation

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

TPF Recruitment are proud to be supporting a rapidly growing and reputable firm of Chartered Accountants in Wokingham who are seeking an Accounts Manager to join their established and friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading practice at an exciting time with plenty of opportunities for future progression and growth. Our client has an excellent reputation for client service professional development and long-term career progression.

The Role

As an Accounts Manager you’ll take responsibility for a diverse client portfolio of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders alongside managing your own team. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your clients proactively supported by an experienced and collaborative team of Directors / Partners.

This is a client and team management focused position with an emphasis on advising clients and reviewing work prepared by more junior members of the team but you will be required to get involved with more complex accounts preparation work when your expertise is needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a varied client portfolio ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Overseeing accounting preparation bookkeeping and VAT returns
• Preparing and submitting corporate and personal tax returns
• Providing excellent client service and acting as a key point of contact for queries
• Supporting partners on ad hoc projects and contributing to firm-wide initiatives
• Helping to develop and maintain strong client relationships to support business growth

Requirements

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
• Minimum 5 years experience within an accountancy practice
• Previous experience as a Client Manager, Accounts Manager or Team Leader
• Strong working knowledge of accounts preparation, management accounts, tax and VAT
• Previous experience reviewing work prepared by more junior members of staff
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits

• Salary: depending on experience and qualification
• Competitive benefits package
• Supportive collaborative working environment
• Genuine scope for progression within a growing firm

This is a great opportunity for a personal tax specialist seeking a meaningful role with autonomy variety and career development within a respected firm.

Please contact Joe Potter on (tel) (mob) or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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Required Skills

For this fantastic Semi‑Senior opportunity in Wokingham you may be an AAT studying and / or perhaps studying ACCA or looking to build further on your experience following qualifying AAT with a background in accountancy practice with at least 2‑4 years or more experience within practice preparing accounts, tax and other responsibilities for a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You will be looking for a challenging long‑term career move at Accounts Semi‑Senior level within a genuinely growing and expanding firm of chartered accountants offering progression and career development.

Key Skills

Business Development, Sales Experience, OEM, Account Management, Product Demos, Microsoft Powerpoint, Salesforce, Relationship Management, Sales Management, Customer relationship management, Enterprise Sales, negotiation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 50000 - 65000