Accounts Manager (Accountancy Practice)

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Loughton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Client Manager for their Loughton office. This role offers an attractive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 and excellent career opportunities. The ideal candidate will manage client portfolios, lead a team, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Additional benefits include hybrid working, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a wellbeing allowance, and potential promotion to Partnership. Ideal for an Assistant Manager or experienced Manager looking to advance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing allowance of £400 per annum

Paid Birthday off

Paid volunteering day

Pension scheme with increasing employer contributions

Qualifications

• Candidates must manage portfolios effectively with excellent communication.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams is essential.
• Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Statutory accounts experience

Portfolio 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 (£(phone number removed), hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 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.

Accounts Manager 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.