Accounts Manager

**Title:** Accounts Manager **Reporting Line:** Reporting to Partner Our client, is a 10-partner, full-service firm of Chartered Accountants, operating from its own offices in Loughton. With over 70 years of establishment, our client has maintained its independence and has primarily grown organically. Serving a diverse clientele across various sectors, our client focuses on owner-managed businesses and their entrepreneur owners. Additionally, the firm expertly caters to UK subsidiaries of large international groups. **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will assume responsibility for a portfolio of clients, delivering exceptional service and overseeing all aspects of statutory accounts work. Leading a team of professionals, you will ensure high-quality results, meet deadlines, and effectively develop team members. **Core Responsibilities** - Planning jobs and liaising with clients to address their needs and key assignment areas. - Assessing the use of outsourcing versus in-house tasks. - Preparing budgets and timelines, ensuring client sign-off and adherence. - Managing the assignment lifecycle, delegating and reviewing staff work to maintain standards. - Engaging in business development activities. - Providing timely feedback to partners on client issues and producing high-quality complete files. - Identifying potential business revenue and discussing with clients. - Managing team performance and development, providing regular feedback and reporting to partners. - Ensuring timely milestones, probationary reviews, and annual appraisals. - Performing other duties as required for role execution. **Who We are Looking For** - Qualified ACA/ACCA with strong technical competence. - Proven track record in portfolio management. - Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English. - Extensive experience in statutory and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice. - Experience in team management and development. - Knowledge of current UK GAAP accounting standards. - IT literate with proficiency in Xero, CaseWare, Sage, and CCH (advantageous). - Strong VAT knowledge. - Candidates must have a car and a clean driving licence. **What We can Offer You** - Excellent career opportunities in a respected and growing Accountancy Firm. - Flexible/agile working & a strong ethos supporting wellbeing. - Prospects for promotion to Partnership for outstanding candidates. - Involvement in various social, charitable, and environmental initiatives. - Competitive salary and benefits including:
- Wellbeing allowance of £375 per annum.
- Paid Birthday off.
- Paid volunteering day.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions increasing with length of service.
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
#J-18808-Ljbffr