Accounting Manager (New Qualified Accountant)

Accounting Manager (New Qualified Accountant), Accountancy Practice based in Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, Salary circa £45,000 to £48,000, access to our health plan upon completion of probation

About the Company:

With a network of 23 offices across the UK, they are a powerhouse in the world of accountancy. The Birmingham office, established in the vibrant Jewellery Quarter in 1989, is right at the heart of the action, just a stone's throw away from the bustling City Centre.

They are not just any firm; they are a top 20 UK accounting firm with a staggering fee income of £54 million. When you join the Company, you're not just starting a job; you're embarking on an exciting journey to success.

They are seeking a newly qualified member of staff wishing to broaden their experience and access promotion opportunities within firm, wishing to expand their career as an Accounting Manager.

What's on Offer?

The company  believe in investing in talent and nurturing your potential. Here's what they bring to the table:

• An attractive starting salary, reflecting the diversity of their client portfolio.
• A generous annual retention bonus to reward your dedication and commitment.
• Training from an external agency in:
  • Management and supervision techniques
  • Presentation skills
• In-house training programs that sharpen your skills.
• Internal and external training in legislative changes.
• Pension provided by the firm.
• Quarterly meetings followed by a social event.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle including a comprehensive SimplyHealth wellbeing package.
• Funded social events, including thrilling sporting gatherings.

Diverse Client Base:

They serve a wide range of clients, spanning the private and public sectors. Their portfolio includes:

• Family and owner-managed businesses, from startups to well-established enterprises.
• Significant consultancy projects involving commercial and public sector clients.
• Establishing new companies and optimising their financial frameworks.
• UK clients with international subsidiaries.
• Not-for-profit organisations.
• Health and care organisations, from NHS integrated care boards to acute hospital trusts.
• Schools, ranging from multi-academy trusts to single academy trusts and free schools.
• Wealthy individuals and families.

Job duties:

• Working directly for Partners, enhancing the delivery of technical training and supporting trainees.
• Managing a portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Ensuring accounts comply with accounting standards.
• Drafting corporation tax computations, including analysis of items for tax purposes.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and providing a primary point of contact for clients on a daily basis for accountancy and tax queries.
• Submitting accounts to HMRC.
• Dealing with HMRC queries.
• Providing financial analysis and forecast information; including advising of potential issues, trends and improvements.
• Preparation of reports to clients as appropriate.

Other Requirements:

• Management of trainee accountants, who require technical support and review of their work, prior to issue to clients and HMRC.
• Knowledge of IRIS, SAGE, Xero and QuickBooks is required.
• Good communication and written skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail required with the ability to work under pressure and meeting strict deadlines.

While they would love to reach out to every candidate, they may not be able to do so. If you haven't heard from them within one week of the closing date, please understand that your application, while appreciated, has not been selected at this time.

They may close this advert early should we get sufficient volume of quality candidates, so please do not delay sending in your CV.

The company do not accept CVs from recruitment agencies.