Accounts & Tax Manager

Armstrong Knight; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced Manager to lead their client accounting team. The role offers a dynamic work environment, a strong emphasis on work-life balance with a three-day weekend, and requires ACCA/ACA qualifications or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include managing final accounts, tax returns, and supervising junior staff.

Benefits

Three-day weekend

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in a reputable accountancy firm.
• Experience preparing final accounts and management accounts.
• Strong supervision skills for junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare final accounts for your portfolio.
• Oversee workflow management.
• Discuss accounts directly with clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Account management

Tax filing

Education

ACCA/ACA qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

Founded by highly experienced accountants who refined their skills in leading City firms, this practice is dedicated to providing exceptional accountancy, finance, and tax solutions to a diverse and rapidly expanding client base.

Due to sustained growth, the firm is now seeking an experienced Manager to lead their client accounting team. In this role, you'll enjoy a dynamic and engaging work environment, characterised by a fun and fast-paced culture.

The firm places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, offering a three-day weekend with the office closed on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Preparing final accounts for your own portfolio
• Management accounts,
• filing tax returns
• overseeing workflow management
• supervising junior team members
• Discussing accounts with clients

Qualifications

To be considered for this position you will preferably be ACCA/ACAQualified, or Qualified by experince with at least 10 years experience of working within a reputable accountancy firm.