Accounts Manager

Clark Wood; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working around core hours

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Staff referral incentives

Regular social events

Professional subscriptions paid

Job summary

Clark Wood is recruiting an Accounts Manager in Harrogate. You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs, reviewing financial statements, tax returns, and VAT, while delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services.

Expect to support junior staff, participate in forecasting, and contribute to client development in a collaborative, growth-focused firm renowned for professional development and progression.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification is essential; finalists considered.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients in an accountancy practice.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounts and tax with review experience.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks).

Responsibilities

• Manage own portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements and tax returns.
• Review management accounts and VAT returns.
• Provide accounting and business advisory to clients.
• Coach and develop junior team members; supervise assignments.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationships

Strong accounts & tax knowledge

Ambitious

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Manager

Harrogate

£DOE

Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a highly regarded and expanding firm of chartered accountants who are looking to recruit an Accounts Manager to join their growing team in Harrogate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA Qualified accountant (or an experienced Finalist) to take the next step in their career within a progressive firm that offers genuine opportunities for development and long-term progression.

The successful candidate will manage their own portfolio of clients, predominantly owner-managed businesses and SMEs, providing a high-quality service across accounts, tax, and advisory matters. You will be responsible for reviewing financial statements, management accounts, personal tax returns, partnership accounts, and VAT returns, whilst acting as a key point of contact for your clients.

Alongside managing your own portfolio, you will support the development of junior team members through coaching, reviewing work, and allocating assignments. There will also be opportunities to become involved in forecasting, business projections, and wider advisory projects as your career develops.

This well-established firm has an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional client service while providing a collaborative and supportive working environment. They place genuine emphasis on professional development, offering clear progression opportunities alongside ongoing technical training.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a respectedHarrogate-based practice offering a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, flexible working, and genuine career progression.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business and SME clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns
• Preparing and reviewing partnership accounts and tax returns
• Reviewing and submitting VAT returns
• Attending client meetings and providing accounting and business advice
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members
• Assisting with advisory assignments, forecasting, and business projections where required

Skills:

• ACA / ACCA Qualified (Finalists will also be considered)
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice
• Strong accounts and tax knowledge with experience reviewing work
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a growing practice

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews and discretionary bonus
• Flexible working around core hours
• Enhanced holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking
• Staff referral incentives
• Regular social events
• Friendly and supportive working environment with genuine progression opportunities