Accounts Manager - Accountancy Practice

Mosaic Recruitment Ltd.,; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

3 x salary Death in Service

Professional membership support

Healthcare cashback

Flexible working

Dress for your Diary policy

Job summary

Mosaic Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to lead a varied client portfolio within a growing practice in Essex. This role requires strong UK GAAP knowledge and a track record in statutory and management accounting.

You will manage and mentor a team, deliver accurate financial statements, and contribute to business development while maintaining high client relationships. Hybrid work available, with 4 days on-site.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5+ years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, VAT returns and corporate tax computations.
• Experience with accounting software such as CCH, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• A good understanding of WIP, billing, commercial performance.
• Previous experience mentoring junior team members.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• The confidence to discuss fees, scope changes and additional services with clients.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and tax computations.
• Managing a team, planning and allocating work to ensure assignments are completed accurately, on time and within budget.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing Assistant Managers, Seniors and Trainees.
• Conducting 1:1s, appraisals and supporting progression within the team.
• Reviewing accounts and tax computations and resolving technical queries.
• Managing WIP, billing, recovery rates, fees and scope changes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Supporting Directors with proposals, pitches and new business opportunities.
• Contributing to improvements in internal processes, systems and efficiencies.

Skills

ACA/ACCA

Client management

Team leadership

UK GAAP knowledge

Tax computations

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

CCH

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Location: Harlow, Essex - Hybrid 4 days per week office based

Mosaic Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a successful and growing accountancy practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious qualified accounting professional with in excess of 5 years strong UK practice experience to take responsibility for a varied client portfolio whilst also managing and developing a team.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting services while building strong client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
This role will appeal to a candidate who is keen to join an organisation where they will have a clear progression path to Director.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and tax computations.
• Managing a team, planning and allocating work to ensure assignments are completed accurately, on time and within budget.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing Assistant Managers, Seniors and Trainees.
• Conducting 1:1s, appraisals and supporting progression within the team.
• Reviewing accounts and tax computations and resolving technical queries.
• Managing WIP, billing, recovery rates, fees and scope changes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102 and FRS 105.
• Supporting Directors with proposals, pitches and new business opportunities.
• Contributing to improvements in internal processes, systems and efficiencies.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
• 5+ years' experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP, particularly FRS 102.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, VAT returns and corporate tax computations.
• Experience with accounting software such as CCH, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• A good understanding of WIP, billing, commercial performance.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• The confidence to discuss fees, scope changes and additional services with clients.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

The package includes:

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Option to purchase an additional 3 days' holiday.
• Pension scheme.
• 3 x salary Death in Service.
• Professional membership support.
• Healthcare cashback for dental, optical and professional therapies.
• Flexible working environment.
• Dress for your Diary policy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Manager looking to join a progressive and expanding accountancy practice where you can develop your career, lead a team and build long-term relationships with a varied client base.