Accounts Manager

Clark Wood Limited; Kendal; On-site; IDR 1,046,373,000 - 1,189,061,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood is partnering with a highly regarded regional firm of chartered accountants to recruit an Accounts Manager in Kendal. You will manage a diverse client portfolio, acting as the main contact for clients and ensuring accurate and timely statutory and management accounts, tax computations, and returns.

The ideal candidate is ACCA/ACA qualified, with strong practice experience and excellent communication skills to build relationships with multiple clients and oversee junior staff

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA qualified with strong general practice experience.
• Excellent communication skills to maintain client relationships.
• Experience supervising junior staff and reviewing their work.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various industry sectors.
• Preparation and review of Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Preparation and review of tax computations and returns.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for an array of clients.
• Billing and workload management to exceed client expectations.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff and providing guidance.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Client management experience

Experience reviewing junior staff

Essential practice experience

Education

ACCA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Manager

Kendal

£44,000 - £50,000 (Depending on Experience)

Permanent

Job Details

Location

Kendal

Sector: Audit and Business Services ,Business Services ,Accounts

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £44000 - £50000 per annum

Published: 2 months ago

Expiry date: 2026-10-17

Startdate: 2026-07-13

Consultant: Curtis Reid

Contact: Curtis Reid

Contact email: [e-mail]

Contact phone: [phone]

Accountancy practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are partnering with a highly regarded, regional firm of chartered accountants who are seeking an Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join their team in Kendal.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and respected firm of chartered accountants, where you’ll play an integral role in the continued success of the team. As an Accounts Manager, you will work closely with the Directors, managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various sectors. You will be the primary point of contact for your clients, ensuring all work is completed accurately and efficiently.

In addition to client management, you will oversee and assist in the development of junior staff, providing necessary support and reviewing their work.

The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA Qualified with strong and varied general practice experience. Excellent communication skills are essential to build and maintain successful relationships with multiple clients.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm in Kendal within a supportive and friendly working environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse portfolio of clients from various industry sectors.
• Supporting partners and clients with bespoke queries and ad hoc project work.
• Preparation and review of Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts.
• Preparation and review of tax computations and returns.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for an array of clients.
• Managing your own billing, workload, and that of the team efficiently to exceed client expectations.
• Reviewing the work of junior staff, providing guidance and support as required.

Skills

• ACCA/ACA Qualified or Qualified by Experience.
• Essential practice experience.
• Client management experience.
• Experience reviewing work prepared by junior staff.

For further information on this role, or other opportunities we’re working on, please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood – [e-mail] / 07825 278674

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