Accounts Manager: Client Lead & Trusted Advisor

Autograph Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment in Gloucestershire is seeking an Accounts Manager to join a growing accountancy practice. You will own a portfolio of clients, prepare and review statutory accounts, and deliver tax work including VAT and corporation tax while meeting deadlines.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor junior staff, and contribute to process improvements. ACA/ACCA or equivalent is required, with practice experience; agricultural sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge.
• Ability to lead client meetings and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts.
• Handle personal and business tax work including corporation tax and VAT.
• Meet deadlines, manage workflows and budgets.
• Attend client meetings and build strong relationships.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.
• Agricultural sector experience is desirable but not essential.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Financial reporting

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Autograph Recruitment in Gloucestershire is seeking an Accounts Manager to join a growing accountancy practice. You will own a portfolio of clients, prepare and review statutory accounts, and deliver tax work including VAT and corporation tax while meeting deadlines.

You will build strong client relationships, mentor junior staff, and contribute to process improvements. ACA/ACCA or equivalent is required, with practice experience; agricultural sector experience is desirable but not essential.