Accounts Manager (Practice)

Sheridan Maine; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a well-established accountancy practice in London to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager for St Paul's. The role offers significant client exposure, leadership of a small team, and a clear progression path within a modern firm.

You will manage a diverse client portfolio, review accounts to UK GAAP/FRS 102, oversee corporation tax work, and contribute to strategic advisory. Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA with significant practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• A commercial mindset with the confidence to identify opportunities to add value to clients.
• A proactive and professional approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.
• Reviewing statutory accounts prepared in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Overseeing the delivery of accounts, corporation tax returns, and related compliance work.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and support.
• Managing client relationships and ensuring a consistently high level of service.
• Reviewing work prepared by junior and senior team members, providing guidance and technical support.
• Assisting clients with business planning, financial reporting, and accounting matters.
• Working closely with Partners to identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.
• Monitoring workflow, budgets, and deadlines to ensure assignments are completed efficiently.
• Supporting the development, training, and mentoring of team members.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Accountancy practice

Financial reporting

Client portfolio management

Communication

Staff supervision

Time management

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Accounts Manager St Paul's, London £55,000 - £65,000 + Benefits (DOE) Full-Time, Permanent

"There's no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting." - David Letterman Sheridan Maine is proud to be working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in the heart of London's St Paul's district to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified practice professional looking to join a modern and growing firm with an impressive portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, partnerships, and corporate clients. The role offers significant client exposure, team management responsibilities, and a clear pathway for future progression.

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Manager:

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors.


• Reviewing statutory accounts prepared in accordance with UK GAAP and FRS 102.


• Overseeing the delivery of accounts, corporation tax returns, and related compliance work.


• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and support.


• Managing client relationships and ensuring a consistently high level of service.


• Reviewing work prepared by junior and senior team members, providing guidance and technical support.


• Assisting clients with business planning, financial reporting, and accounting matters.


• Working closely with Partners to identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.


• Monitoring workflow, budgets, and deadlines to ensure assignments are completed efficiently.


• Supporting the development, training, and mentoring of team members.

The successful Accounts Manager will have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.


• Significant experience working within an accountancy practice environment.


• Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and financial reporting standards.


• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a trusted advisor.


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.


• Previous experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff.


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.


• A commercial mindset with the confidence to identify opportunities to add value to clients.


• A proactive and professional approach with exceptional attention to detail.

What's on offer for the Accounts Manager?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• A structured career development programme with genuine progression opportunities.


• Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio.


• Ongoing professional training and technical development.


• A collaborative, supportive, and ambitious working environment.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.