Tax & Accounts Manager

ACCA Careers; Hailsham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 day per week from home

Career growth opportunities

Small-sized firm environment

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Hailsham is seeking a Tax & Accounts Specialist to lead accounting and tax compliance for a professional services firm. Based in Hailsham, you will ensure accurate financial management and offer expert tax advice while working within a small, collaborative team.

You will review client financial statements, guide junior staff, and maintain compliance with UK tax and accounting standards, with a hybrid 1 day per week from home arrangement.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in accounting or tax (ACA/ACCA) or equivalent.
• Experience in account preparation and tax compliance.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence in reviewing and improving financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including self-assessment returns, VAT and corporate tax returns.
• Provide tailored tax advice and planning strategies to clients.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Review financial statements and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Support junior team members with training and technical guidance.
• Communicate directly with clients to address queries and build strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client relationship management

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

The role of Tax & Accounts Specialist involves overseeing accounting and tax compliance tasks to support a professional services firm. Based in Hailsham, you will ensure accurate financial management and provide expert tax advice

Client Details

This is a professional services firm operating within the accounting and finance industry. The organisation is small-sized, fostering a close-knit and supportive work environment with a focus on delivering high-quality financial solutions to its clients.

Description

• Manage the preparation of accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Oversee tax compliance processes, including self-assessment returns, VAT and corporate tax returns.
• Provide tailored tax advice and planning strategies to clients.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Review financial statements and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Support junior team members with training and technical guidance.
• Communicate directly with clients to address queries and build strong relationships.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.

Profile

A Successful Tax & Accounts Manager Should Have

• Professional qualifications in accounting or tax, such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Practical experience in account preparation and tax compliance.
• A strong understanding of UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence in reviewing and improving financial processes.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary & benefits package.
• Permanent position based in Hailsham with opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a small-sized firm.
• 1 day per week from home.
• Potential for exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.