Manager - Accountancy Practice

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Henley-on-Thames is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager. This hybrid role involves managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing junior team members, and collaborating with partners. With an attractive salary package, clear career progression, and excellent employee benefits, this position is perfect for candidates ready for a new challenge in a growing firm.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave plus increases with service

Corporate reward scheme

Quarterly social events

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in practice.
• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios, reviewing statutory accounts.
• Complete and review corporation tax computations.
• Liaise with clients on technical queries.

Skills

Client relationship development

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CCH

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

Accounts Manager

Package: (phone number removed) (dependant on experience, can be higher), plus annual bonuses

Working Hours: Mon- Fri (Including 2pm finish on Fridays)

Location: Henley on Thames (Hybrid role)

A highly established, medium sized, 4 partner accountancy practice, are hiring for an experienced manager to join their team, managing an extensive portfolio of clients, managing a team, working and supporting partners, and more. Offering in the region of 65,000 (scope to be higher), hybrid working, annual bonuses, and more.

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced Senior Accountant, Client Manager, or Assistant Manager, looking to take on a new challenge as a team manager, within a rapidly growing practice. With clear paths to progress, this is a great opportunity to sink your teeth into

Accounts Manager Job Overview

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing year end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders for senior management/Partner review
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Completion/reviewing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT returns under all types of VAT schemes
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly management accounts to a high standard
• Assist with the onboarding and management of new client relationships within the firm
• Liaising with clients on technical queries and understanding their requirements & providing solutions.
• Take proactive responsibility for development and training of junior members of the team and assist with managing team workflow
• Deliver excellent client service
• Ad-hoc work to support the Partners

Accounts Manager Job Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• 2-3 years post qualified with ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 3-4 years' experience working in practice
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102
• Sound accounting system knowledge and experience of CCH, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks and Alphatax, preferred but not essential
• Ability to develop strong client relationships & understand client needs
• Hands on, diligent and able to demonstrate excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
• Good attention to detail
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines

Accounts Manager Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience, ranging from 55,000- 65,000 (potentially higher)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements including flexitime and working from home.
• Office closing at 2.30pm every Friday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), this increases by one day a year for each year of service, up to a total of 28 days
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Quarterly social events
• Free onsite parking

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.