Accounts & Tax Manager (No Audit)

RMErecruit; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-matched pension

Market-leading holidays

Professional development & CPD support

Job summary

RMErecruit in Belfast is seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager (No Audit) to lead a portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth clients. You will provide strategic tax and business guidance and oversee statutory reporting.

The role drives process automation and cloud adoption (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) while mentoring junior staff, offering clear progression in a dynamic, market-leading firm with excellent holidays and pension.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with practice experience.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and tax/accounts workflows.
• Strong knowledge of UK/Irish tax legislation and statutory accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee statutory financial statements and management information in line with FRs102/FRS105.
• Handle corporate and personal taxation including CT600 and self-assessment.
• Mentor junior accountants and trainees to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Drive digital transformation through cloud accounting and automated workflows.

Skills

Client management

Relationship management

Leadership

Tax advisory

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

# Accounts & Tax Manager (No Audit)Location: BelfastSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on experienceReference: RME21758557 Sign in to save## About the companyOur client is a progressive, forward-thinking professional services firm currently enjoying an exciting phase of growth.They boast a vibrant, collaborative culture backed by a fantastic team environment where innovation and modern working practices are genuinely embraced.To attract top-tier talent, they offer market-leading salaries, a highly generous holiday entitlement, and transparent, well-defined pathways for career progression. If you are looking to join a dynamic practice that truly values its people and offers clear room for long-term growth, this is an exceptional opportunity.## The role* **Portfolio & Client Management:** Serve as the main relationship manager for a key portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and high-net-worth individuals, providing strategic tax and business guidance.* **Accounts & Statutory Reporting:** Oversee and review full statutory financial statements, sole trader/partnership accounts, and management information in compliance with relevant standards (FRS 102 / FRS 105).* **Corporate & Personal Taxation:** Manage corporate (CT600) and personal self-assessment compliance and planning, identifying opportunities for tax optimisation for clients.* **Team Leadership & Review:** Mentor, guide, and review the work of junior accountants and trainees, fostering their professional development and ensuring exceptional service delivery.* **Process Automation & Innovation:** Drive internal and client-side digital transformation by implementing cloud accounting software, app stack integrations, and automated workflows.## The person* **Professional Qualification:** Qualified Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland / ACA / ACCA qualified).* **Experience:** Background within practice or professional accounting, with proven capability managing client relationships and statutory tax/accounts workflows.* **Tech & Automation Proficiency:** Strong expertise in cloud platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and experience leveraging practice automation and reporting tools.* **Taxation & Compliance:** Comprehensive knowledge of UK/Irish corporate and personal tax legislation and statutory accounting frameworks.## Qualifications required**Professional Qualification:** Qualified Chartered Accountant (Chartered Accountants Ireland / ACA / ACCA qualified).## What is offered* **Competitive Salary:** Highly attractive remuneration reflecting manager-level responsibility.* **Holidays:** Market leading holiday allowance* **Pension & Financial:** Employer-matched pension contribution.* **Professional Development:** Fully supported ongoing CPD, leadership training, and clear pathways for career progression within the firm. Institute fees will be paid.