Accounts Manager

Clark Wood; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Hybrid working

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Clark Wood in Stamford, UK, is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants. You will manage a varied portfolio of clients and act as the main point of contact with Directors, delivering high-quality financials and client service.

The role offers a 4-day working week with Fridays closed, flexible hybrid working, and enhanced benefits. ACCA/ACA qualification and strong general practice and client-management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA Qualified.
• Strong general practice experience.
• Client management experience.
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients.
• Preparing and reviewing Statutory and Management Accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns.
• Dealing with client queries and ad hoc project work.
• Managing your own workload and billing.
• Reviewing junior staff work and providing support and guidance.

Skills

General practice experience

Client management experience

Experience reviewing junior staff

Education

ACCA/ACA Qualified

Job description

• Location

  Stamford

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services , Business Services , Accounts

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £50000 - £55000 per annum

• Contact:

  Jack Wyatt

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  2 days ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-10-29

• Startdate:

  2026-09-16

• Consultant:

  Jack Wyatt

Accounts Manager

£50,000 - £55,000 (Depending on Experience)

4-Day Working Week – Closed Every Friday

Clark Wood are working with a well-established independent firm of chartered accountants in Stamford, who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Manager.

One of the main attractions of this role is the 4-day working week, with the office closed every Friday to accommodate the weekly Stamford market.

As an Accounts Manager / Client Manager, you’ll work closely with the Directors and manage a varied portfolio of clients, mainly small to medium-sized limited companies across a range of sectors.

You’ll also be involved in supporting and developing junior members of the team, including reviewing their work and providing guidance where needed.

The ideal candidate will be ACCA/ACA Qualified and have solid general practice experience, along with good client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients.
• Preparing and reviewing Statutory and Management Accounts.
• Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns.
• Dealing with client queries and ad hoc project work.
• Managing your own workload and billing.
• Reviewing junior staff work and providing support and guidance.

Skills & Experience

• ACCA/ACA Qualified.
• Strong general practice experience.
• Client management experience.
• Experience reviewing and supporting junior staff.

What's on Offer?

• 4-day working week – closed every Friday.
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Enhanced benefits.