Accounts Manager (Practice)

Castle Employment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well established accountancy practice in Leeds is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to manage a diverse client portfolio and lead a team. This role involves reviewing statutory accounts, providing proactive client support, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate will have strong UK accountancy practice experience and hold an ACA or ACCA qualification. The position offers up to £60,000 with benefits including hybrid working and professional development opportunities. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Benefits

Company pension

Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong UK accountancy practice experience is essential.
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio.
• Confident reviewing work and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of owner managed businesses across a range of sectors.
• Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Leading and mentoring junior and senior team members.

Skills

UK accountancy practice experience

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

Role: Accounts Manager

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £60,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and forward thinking accountancy practice in Leeds. The firm is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Manager to take ownership of a diverse client portfolio and play a key role in the ongoing development of the practice.

Benefits of the Accounts Manager role include :

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Company pension
• Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development and CPD
• Clear progression opportunities, including future leadership potential
• Supportive and collaborative working culture

Responsibilities of the Accounts Manager role include :

• Managing a portfolio of owner managed businesses across a range of sectors
• Reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing proactive advice and support
• Leading and mentoring junior and senior team members
• Managing workflows, deadlines and allocation of work within the team
• Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting business development where appropriate
• Maintaining high technical and service standards across the portfolio

Requirements of the Accounts Manager role include :

• Strong UK accountancy practice experience is essential
• ACA or ACCA qualified, or highly experienced and qualified by experience
• Proven experience managing a client portfolio
• Confident reviewing work and leading a team
• Strong communication skills and a client focused approach
• Commercially aware with a proactive mindset

How to apply for the Accounts Manage role :

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