Manager - Accountancy Practice

Bennett And Game Recruitment; 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 offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will manage client portfolios and guide junior team members, reinforcing strong client relationships and account management practices.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

23 days annual leave increasing with service

Access to corporate reward scheme

Quarterly social events

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years post-qualified experience.
• 3-4 years' experience working in a practice.
• Sound knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients including reviewing accounts.
• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Assisting with onboarding new client relationships.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-tasking

Diligence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Alphatax

Job description

Package: £55,000-65,000 (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
• 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
• 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
• 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.

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