Practice Accounts Manager

MMG Chartered Accountants; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Practice Accounts Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing a portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely delivery of outputs, and providing support to junior team members. The firm values integrity, quality work, and a positive attitude, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to grow. With a focus on technology and client relationships, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking accountancy firm while enjoying a range of benefits including flexible working options and professional development support.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

5% matched company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Free counselling services

Company sick pay

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a portfolio of accounts and delivering timely outputs.
• Knowledge of tax issues and accounting software functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual accounts and manage business and personal tax.
• Review work of Assistants and provide technical guidance.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information.

Skills

Accounting Qualification

ICAS/ACCA Qualification

Tax Preparation

Client Communication

Team Management

Education

Degree in Accounting

College Accounting Qualification

Job description

Practice Accounts Manager

Location: We have positions available in our Perth and Dundee Offices.
Salary: GBP35,000 - GBP44,000 dependent on experience.
Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week, permanent.
Benefits:
• Office or hybrid working
• 31 days annual leave per annum with an accrual scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• 5% match company pension scheme
• 4x Death in Service Policy
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Free counselling with our employee assistance programme
• Support and funding to gain professional qualifications

Who are we

MMG Chartered Accounts are a forward-looking accountancy firm who are relationship based and technology driven with offices in Dundee, Forfar, Montrose, Brechin, Perth and Crieff. Our strength lies in our people, who live by our five core values;

1. Does the Right Thing
2. Delivers Quality Work on Time
3. Has a Positive Can-do Attitude
4. Adapts to Change and Continually Develops
5. Is a Reliable Team Player

We have a keen focus on investing in our greatest assets, which means that we have developed a committed and formidable team of accountancy, tax, audit, virtual finance and payroll specialists.

We are looking to expand this team and bring on an Accounts Manager who would be responsible for managing a portfolio of Accounts Jobs and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of agreed outputs to either the client or the senior manager.

Why you should join our team!

Do you have a degree/college accounting qualification and ICAS/ACCA qualification and/or on the job experience within an accounting practice, then you could be a great fit for our Accounts Manager role.

What are your responsibilities for the role

• Preparation of annual accounts, business tax and personal tax.
• Identification of tax issues i.e. P11D, S455 tax, loss offsets, VAT implications, MTD requirements etc.
• Provide support, assistance and cover for team members as and when required. As such, must be capable of undertaking all jobs of more junior members of the team.
• Review work undertaken by Assistants and Advisors and record & feedback the results of their weekly Accountability scores to identify any issues.
• The scheduling and allocation of work in the portfolio for Assistants and Advisors and provision of technical assistance and guidance as and when required.
• Keep up to date with all relevant features and functionalities added to the software packages being utilised and train colleagues and clients in their use.
• Keep up to date with all relevant accounting and tax developments which have an impact on your areas of responsibility and train team members accordingly.
• Maintain a log of CPD activities undertaken and host training update sessions for staff and clients as and when appropriate.
• Communicate with clients to obtain all relevant information required to undertake your work in a timely manner.
• Ensure all relevant processes are followed and workflows and checklists updated as necessary.
• The provision of agreed outputs to either client or senior team members in the agreed format by the agreed deadline together with all relevant analysis, assumptions and explanations (this may involve attendance at client meetings to explain outputs).
• Ensure all relevant deadlines are met regarding the lodging of accounts and tax returns.
• Assist in any other work as required.
• Preparing fee proposals/terms of engagement for clients prior to work being carried out.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!