Accounts Manager (Accountancy Practice)

Bennett and Game; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Loughton is seeking an experienced Client Manager to plan and manage client assignments, ensuring high quality and client satisfaction. The role involves leading a team and has excellent benefits including a salary of £50,000-£60,000, hybrid working, and a wellbeing allowance. This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Manager ready to step up or an experienced manager looking for growth in a respected firm. There are prospects for promotion and a strong emphasis on wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum

Pension scheme

Paid Birthday off

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven track record of portfolio management.
• Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice.
• Candidates must have a car & a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage client assignments, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients to set expectations and ensure they are met.
• Lead, mentor, and review team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Portfolio management

Team management

Strong VAT knowledge

Education

Qualified ACA / ACCA

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Sage

CCH

Job description

Position: Client Manager

Location: Loughton

Package: Salary depending on experience (£50,000-60,000), hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing allowance

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5:30pm

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join a growing top 100 practice in their Loughton office. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable medium sized firm, who can offer continuous progression, and exposure to an interesting portfolio of clients.

This role offers some fantastic benefits, including pay from £50-60k, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing allowance, promotion opportunities, and more. The role is well suited to an Assistant Manager looking to step up into management, or an already experienced manager, looking to further themselves in a reputable firm.

Accounts Manager Job Overview

• Plan and manage client assignments, ensuring quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Liaise with clients to set expectations, budgets, and timelines, and ensure they are met.
• Lead, mentor, and review team members, providing feedback and supporting professional development.
• Identify business opportunities and contribute to firm growth.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables with minimal review points.
• Conduct milestones, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals on time.
• Perform other duties necessary for effective role execution.

Accounts Manager Job Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA with good technical competence.
• Proven track record of portfolio management.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English.
• Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice is essential.
• Experience of managing and developing a team is essential.
• Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards.
• IT literate with experience with Xero, CaseWare, Sage and CCH an advantage.
• Strong VAT knowledge.
• Candidates must have a car & a clean driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

Salary dependent on experience, ranging from £50,000 - £60,000.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Hybrid working.

Excellent career opportunities in a well-respected growing accountancy firm.

Flexible / agile working & a strong ethos to support wellbeing.

• Prospects for promotion to Partnership could be available for outstanding candidates.
• Opportunity to get involved in various social, charitable and environmental initiatives.
• Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum.
• Paid Birthday off.
• Paid volunteering day.
• Pension scheme – Employer pension scheme, company contribution increases with length of service.