Senior Accountant / Accounts Manager Reed Exclusive

Reed; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in St. Ives is looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to oversee financial statements and tax returns for small to medium-sized businesses. The ideal candidate will have a relevant ACA/ACCA qualification and strong technical knowledge. The role includes hybrid working options, with attractive benefits and a clear path for career growth.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Healthcare

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of audit requirements and tax compliance.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively.
• Strong organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise year-end financial statements for various business types.
• Consult with clients on tax efficiency and accounting systems.
• Liaise with HMRC to resolve client queries.

Skills

Technical knowledge of UK standards

Client advisory skills

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Commercial awareness

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Reed Practice exclusive

Are you an experienced Accountant, with a career developed in practice? Are you looking for a supportive, progressive, and reputable accountancy firm with which to further your career? Are you tired of being “just another number” or in a small firm looking to move up?

Reed Practice are delighted to have been engaged exclusively by a well-known regional Cambridgeshire firm to recruit a senior accountant to join as an Accounts Manager.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and finalising year-end financial statements for small to medium sized businesses; limited, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders from a wide range of sectors.
• Preparing associated tax returns; corporate tax computations, self-assessment returns for Directors, business owners and Partners.
• Drawing on your experience, consult with clients, providing advice on tax efficiency, accounting systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Liaising with HMRC and other authorities, resolving queries, relaying information to clients.

What you will contribute

• Through your close relationship with clients, identify other business opportunities.
• Assist with the implementation of new and improved processes, and use of technology to drive efficiency.
• Manage client files and workpapers to ensure they are maintained in accordance with ICAEW guidelines and practice standards.

The firm has a close team culture and the Accounts Manager will liaise with the bookkeeping team where required and undertake any other reasonable tasks to support the partners.

Benefits

The role comes with an attractive salary and package, including hybrid working (at least two days in the office), healthcare, company pension scheme, and more, as well as a clear career path.

Qualifications / Requirements

• ACA/ACCA or equivalent qualification; we also welcome interest from those qualified by experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge of UK standards, audit requirements (for accounting purposes), and tax compliance.
• Ability to relay financial information to those not from finance, to develop sound relationships with others at all levels.
• Exceedingly organised; strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong sense of pride in providing the highest calibre of service to clients; commercially aware, a self-starter and positive role model.

How to apply

Contact Natalie Harden at Reed or apply now if you have all the desired experience.

About Reed Practice

Reed Practice

Reed’s practice specialists understand the value of talented professionals; we offer you a truly exceptional service and will match you with a firm which will help you to thrive and progress your career.

We have excellent links with firms of all sizes from sole practitioners to Big Four, from leading independents to specialist boutique firms, making us the best-placed recruiter to advance your practice career.

We specialise in finding you tax, audit, accounts preparation and production, payroll, insolvency, corporate finance and forensic accounting opportunities at all levels, from trainee to Partner/Director.

Not only will we help you find your ideal move, but we reward you for referring us to other professionals, with up to a £500 referral fee available.