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Accounts Manager - Practice

Jobseekers Recruitment Services

East Devon

On-site

GBP 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a friendly and dynamic accounting firm located in a picturesque seaside town. This role as an Accounts Manager offers a unique opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring the delivery of exceptional accounting services. You will oversee the preparation of financial statements and tax returns while building strong relationships with clients. The firm values a warm and personal approach, making it an ideal environment for professionals who thrive on collaboration and client interaction. If you're ready for a new challenge in a supportive team, this position could be your perfect match.

Qualifications

  • Experience in accountancy practice with a focus on limited companies and sole traders.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage delivery of accounting services to various clients.
  • Prepare financial statements and tax returns, liaising with HMRC.

Skills

Accounts Management
Financial Reporting
Client Relationship Management
Communication Skills
Multi-tasking

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification
Part-qualified or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Quickbooks
Sage
Xero

Job description

Our clients office is set in the beautiful and historic seaside town of Budleigh Salterton, Devon. An accounting firm of highly skilled and experienced professionals are working with Jobseekers Recruitment Services and are looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to join their very friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking for a new challenge.

Our client prides themselves on offering a very warm and friendly personal service to their clients. Due to an expanding portfolio, they are seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager/ Accountant.

THE ROLE

  • You will be managing the delivery of a range of accounting services to a varied client base including, limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
  • Preparation and production of Statutory financial statements and supporting schedules for small and medium sized businesses.
  • Preparation of Companies tax returns (Corporate and Personal) including liaising with HMRC on behalf of their clients.
  • VAT returns and final submission.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients.
  • Provide training/support to new and existing staff as/when needed.
  • Line manage a small team of bookkeepers and accounts seniors.

ABOUT YOU
Ideally, you will have the following experience, skills and attributes:
This role would suit a fully qualified ACA or ACCA, although consideration will be given to outstanding part-qualified and qualified by experience applicants with a career background within accountancy practice.
Previous experience of working within an Accountancy Practice.
Preparing Accounts for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
Capable of delivering accounts preparation, management and financial reports.
Competent at using accounting software such as Quickbooks/Sage/Xero.
Ability to manage a client portfolio, ability to build strong working relations and being mindful of delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with great attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Have the ability to use your own initiative.

What's on offer

F/T hours (100% site based).
Salary up to GBP40000 + benefits.

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