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)

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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

*T's & C's apply.