Remote UK Accounting Manager — Portfolio Lead

Sleek; Leeds; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Share ownership plan

Generous PTO

AI in workflow

Job summary

Sleek in the UK is seeking a fully qualified accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients end-to-end, including year-end accounts, corporation tax and VAT, with oversight of a remote team. You will explain numbers to business owners, collaborate with Product, Tech, Sales and Support, and leverage Sleek’s AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency across the client base.

This role offers remote work across the UK, a strong benefits package, and the chance to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Fully qualified member of ACCA, ICAEW (ACA) or ICAS (CA) is required.
• At least 5 years in UK accounting practice, including at least 2 running your own portfolio of 150+ SME clients.
• Expert knowledge of UK statutory accounts (FRS 102 and 105) for private limited companies.
• Strong knowledge of corporation tax and VAT for private limited companies, including preparing and reviewing corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Experience preparing management accounts and explaining them to business owners in plain terms.
• Experience reviewing and managing a team's work, including people working remotely or offshore.
• UK right to work. We cannot sponsor a visa for this role.

Responsibilities

• Run your portfolio end to end: year end accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns and confirmation statements.
• Review and sign off your team's work, and coach them so it's right the first time.
• Prepare management accounts for clients who need them, and take calls with clients to explain their accounts and what they mean for their business.
• When a client's delay puts a deadline at risk, chase early, keep a record, and make sure the client understands the consequences in good time.
• Keep client records and workflow data accurate, so anyone can see where each client stands.
• Work with Product, Tech, Sales and Support to fix problems where they start.
• Use the AI tools we are building into our products and workflows, and help shape them.

Skills

ACCA/ICAEW/ICAS qualified

UK accounting experience

Strong communication

Remote team management

Xero proficiency

Education

ACCA/ICAEW/ICAS certification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Sleek in the UK is seeking a fully qualified accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients end-to-end, including year-end accounts, corporation tax and VAT, with oversight of a remote team. You will explain numbers to business owners, collaborate with Product, Tech, Sales and Support, and leverage Sleek’s AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency across the client base.

This role offers remote work across the UK, a strong benefits package, and the chance to contribute to a