Accounts Manager: Lead Team, Hybrid and Path to Director

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee a team of senior accountants in Guildford. The role involves managing client portfolios, improving internal processes, and advising clients on statutory accounts and personal tax. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of UK firm experience. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days of holiday, and a potential career path to Director or Partner level in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression potential to Director/Partner level

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a UK firm.
• Experience managing senior accountants and reviewing their work.
• Proven experience dealing with statutory accounts and personal tax.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review the work of senior accountants.
• Take ownership of a portfolio of clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal processes.
• Advise clients on statutory accounts and personal tax matters.
• Work closely with leadership to shape office strategy.

Skills

Managing senior accountants

Statutory accounts expertise

Personal tax knowledge

Ability to work independently

Improving internal processes

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

A well-established UK practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee a team of senior accountants in Guildford. The role involves managing client portfolios, improving internal processes, and advising clients on statutory accounts and personal tax. The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA qualified with at least 5 years of UK firm experience. Benefits include hybrid working, 25 days of holiday, and a potential career path to Director or Partner level in a collaborative team environment.