Accounts Manager in Cardiff

Autograph Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment Ltd in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established practice. You will manage a diverse client portfolio and own accounts work from start to finish, ensuring high-quality statutory and management accounts.

The role offers an office-based, full-time permanent position with a salary up to £50,000 DOE, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience in accounts preparation
• Confident managing a portfolio of clients
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Organised, commercially aware and able to manage your own workload
• ACCA/ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing management accounts and VAT returns
• Overseeing bookkeeping and accounts production
• Providing clients with accounting and commercial advice
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
• Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong relationships
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members

Skills

Client management

Accounts preparation

Communication skills

Time management

Organised/workload management

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office Based

Are you an experienced Accounts professional looking for your next step within accountancy practice?

I'm delighted to be working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Cardiff who are looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, managing a varied portfolio and taking ownership of accounts work from start to finish.

The Role:

You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients, providing a high-quality accounts service while supporting the wider team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing management accounts and VAT returns
• Overseeing bookkeeping and accounts production
• Providing clients with accounting and commercial advice
• Reviewing work completed by junior members of the team
• Managing deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong relationships
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members

About You:

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience in accounts preparation
• Confident managing a portfolio of clients
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Organised, commercially aware and able to manage your own workload
• ACCA/ACA qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Office-based role in Cardiff
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to take ownership of your portfolio and develop your career