Accounts Senior

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra holiday days

Pension scheme

Death in service

Professional memberships

Paycare health benefits

Dress for your diary

Job summary

Affinia Ltd is seeking an Accounts Manager for a hybrid role based in Sidcup. You will lead financial reporting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and VAT return work, with direct supervision of junior staff.

You will work with senior management to deliver statutory accounts, management reports and VAT services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Qualifications

• Working at manager level in a similar role.
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.
• Regular use of CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero preferred, but training provided.
• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent.
• GCSEs (Maths and English) at level 6 or above.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting assignments and tax preparation.
• Supervise and train junior staff.
• Prepare statutory accounts and VAT returns.
• Review client accounts and discuss results with clients.
• Monitor WIP, billing and recovery rates.
• Consolidate group accounts and corporation tax computations.

Skills

Manager level experience

Microsoft IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Mentoring others

Education

ACA/ACCA qualifications

GCSEs including Maths and English

A-Levels advantageous

Accounting/Business/Finance degree advantageous

Tools

CCH

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Sidcup, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Audit & Practice
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job title: Accounts Manager

Hours: Full time Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Sidcup - Station Road office.

Affinia is the UK’s largest purpose-led, purpose-built Accountancy firm, focused on building stronger, more valuable relationships. With over 1600 colleagues across the East, Southeast, London and the Midlands, we are dedicated to supporting our clients, colleagues and communities.

We advise businesses, public sector organisations, charities and individuals throughout the UK and internationally across six Service Lines - Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit & Assurance, Corporate Finance, Payroll and Corporate Recovery. Our team also offer in-depth sector expertise across a number of sectors, ensuring our clientsreceive the best short to medium and long-term advice, tailored to them. We are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our work, adapting to the evolving technology and regulatory landscape while consistently exceeding client expectations.

Our people are our most valuable asset. We are therefore committed to supporting our colleagues throughout their professional development, providing guidance and training at whatever stage of their career they join us.

Purpose of the role:

As an Accounts Manager, you will take a lead role with financial reporting assignment, tax preparation, bookkeeping, VAT return preparation and continue to develop real-world accounting practices whilst being supported by senior members of the team.You will assist with the direct supervision and training of more junior staff.

Working with senior management and the wider team you will continue to receive structured training if applicable to support your career progression at Affinia Ltd.

Accountabilities:

As an Accounts Manageryou will manage a portfolio of clients delivering statutory accounts, management reports, VAT returns, and other services accurately and on time.assist our portfolio holders in delivering a broad range of accounting services to our clients whilst maintaining exceptional customer service.

You will take responsibility for assisting Senior Managers to work on a portfolio of clients, and will review on more junior member’s work while assisting with:

Manage a portfolio of clients delivering statutory accounts, management reports, VAT returns, and other services accurately and on time.

Review financial statements and tax computations prepared by junior team members, finalise accounts, and discuss results with clients.

Act as the main point of contact for key clients, managing queries, relationships, and advisory opportunities.

Monitor WIP, billing, and recovery rates

Mentor and support junior team members through ongoing guidance and feedback.

Prepare consolidated accounts for review by the Accounts Director.

Preparation of group consolidated financial statements and workings for review.

Preparation of corporation tax returns for review / Initial review of draft corporation tax computations prepared by junior members of the team.

Skills/Qualifications:

· Working at manager level in a similar role

· Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.

· Regular use of CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided.

· ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

· A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (Level 6 and above), which must include Maths and English language.

· A-Levels (or equivalent) are not essential but may be advantageous, especially in the subjects of Maths and English.

· A Degree is not essential but may be advantageous (Accounting, Business, Finance, Data Science).

· Ability to respond and be reactive to shifting priorities at short notice.

· Have clear written and spoken communication.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Ability to multitask under pressure and to mentor others.

Core Benefits:

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

· Opportunity to purchase 3 extra days holiday per year.

· Auto enrolment Pension Scheme with True Potential.

· Death in Service.

· Professional membership support.

· Paycare – claim money back for Dental / Optical / Professional Therapies.

· Dress for your Diary Policy.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

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