Accounts Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Manager to join a well-established, growing & ambitious Chartered Accountancy Practice based in Royston.

Thay are a highly respected accountancy firm operating within accounts, tax, advisory and audit and there is career progression through to Partner level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for client assignments
• Deliver accounts to partner for discussion with clients, free of technical error and with only major queries outstanding
• Ensure all deadlines and budgets are met
• Take responsibility for WIP control and billing
• Assist in the management of the overall team on a day to day basis
• Act as a major point of contact within the firm for client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients
• Provision of general tax advice to clients
• You will be expected to be able to write professional letters, reports and other written submissions for review by partners for use with clients and other relevant third parties
• Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff (includes ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for appraisees)
• Monitor and improve team’s work to ensure consistently high standards
• Keep up to date with all technical developments to ensure continued excellent services with the client

Education and Work Experience

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent preferably with 3 or more years’ post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice
• Proven client relationship skills
• Broad accounts and tax knowledge with the ability to advise clients directly
• Proficient at Microsoft office especially Excel
• Excellent knowledge of accounting packages e.g. IRIS, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks etc
• Experience of managing client assignments

Skills

• Work independently and as part of a team
• Adopt a calm and assured hands on approach to your working practices and office life
• Excellent time management skills to ensure all deadlines and expectations are met
• Copes well under pressure and recovers from setbacks quickly
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to build trust and rapport quickly

What’s on offer

• Salary: £45,000 - £70,000 DOE

• Benefits: Hybrid working (3 office / 2 wfh), Flexi Start/Finish times, 23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, 20 Days Sick Pay, Social Events, Clear Progression Opportunities, Pathway to Partner & More!

• Contract type: Full Time / Permanent

• Hours: Monday-Friday: Core Hours are 10am-4pm (Flexi Start/Finish times)

Apply

If you think you’ve got what it takes to succeed, or would love to find out more information, either:

• Hit the apply button now and follow the steps
• Contact Adam Pickering on 0203 039 3555
• Email your CV to ap@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge in Accountancy and Finance and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

Spencer Clarke Group offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £350* so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Adam Pickering on refer@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk remembering to include your details as well.

*T’s & C’s apply.