Accounts Manager – Lead Client Accounts & Team (Flexible)

Haslers Chartered Accountants; Loughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employer pension scheme

Job summary

Haslers Chartered Accountants, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Loughton, seeks an experienced Accounts Manager to join the Business Services Group. You will manage a client portfolio, oversee statutory and management accounts, and lead a team to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification, strong communication skills, and solid UK GAAP and VAT knowledge.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification with technical competence.
• Experience of statutory accounts and management accounts in a mid-tier practice.
• Experience in portfolio management.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• IT literacy with Xero, CaseWare, Sage and CCH is advantageous.
• Strong VAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan jobs and liaise with clients to cover needs and key areas of the assignment.
• Decide outsourcing vs in-house execution for tasks.
• Prepare budgets, timings and obtain client sign-off.
• Manage assignment lifecycle, delegate and review staff work.
• Provide timely feedback to partners and ensure a high-quality complete file.
• Identify additional potential business revenue and discuss with clients.
• Manage team performance and development, with timely feedback and reviews.
• Ensure milestones, probationary reviews and annual appraisals are completed on time.
• Perform other duties as required for role.

Skills

Portfolio management

Team leadership

English communication

UK GAAP knowledge

VAT knowledge

Client liaison

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Xero

CaseWare

Sage

CCH

Job description

Haslers Chartered Accountants, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants based in Loughton, seeks an experienced Accounts Manager to join the Business Services Group. You will manage a client portfolio, oversee statutory and management accounts, and lead a team to deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

The role requires ACA/ACCA qualification, strong communication skills, and solid UK GAAP and VAT knowledge.