Accounts Manager - 12-month fixed-term contract

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized accountancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to manage a varied portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will oversee client work, ensure team efficiency, and support junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Income Protection Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a client portfolio and contacts.
• Ability to supervise and train junior staff.
• Experience with preparing/reviewing FRS 102 Section 1A accounts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate client work to ensure effective workflow.
• Establish scope and budget for client accounts work.
• Maximise team efficiencies and manage client accounts effectively.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Supervision and training of junior staff

Preparation and review of financial statements

Experience with FRS 102 Section 1A accounts

Knowledge of Xero

Knowledge of Silverfin

Knowledge of Caseware

Business development support

Tools

Xero

Silverfin

Caseware

Job description

Medium-sized accountancy firm.

Take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients.

About Our Client

Award-winning professional services firm which provides a full range of accountancy and business advisory services.

Job Description

Join a dynamic and growing team, where you'll take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients.

• Planning, prioritisation and allocation of client work ensuring effective team workflow
• Establishment of scope and budget for each piece of client accounts work under own control
• Ensure adequate briefing to team members
• Preparation or delegation of key client accounts work in line with agreed budget
• Maximise efficiencies with the team and service line

The Successful Applicant

• Ownership of a client portfolio and contacts for ongoing management and development
• Supervision and training of junior staff
• Experience with preparing and reviewing FRS 102 Section 1A accounts
• Supporting business development activities
• Experience of reviewing management accounts and supporting clients with their accounting needs
• Experience of preparing and/or reviewing IFRS/FRS101 financial statements preferable.
• Software experience - Xero, Silverfin preferable, Caseware preferable

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection Scheme and other optional benefits.