Accounts & Tax Manager£55,000-£65,000North West LondonI'm working with a well-established general practice accountancy firm that is looking to appoint an Accounts & Tax Manager into a senior, client-facing role.This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants more than a standard compliance position. The firm is looking for a commercial, hands-on manager who wants to help run the business day to day, support operations, manage staff workflow and play a key role in the continued development of the practice.The firm has a varied client base across a range of industries, from small sole traders through to groups of medium-sized companies, including some clients requiring statutory audit.The RoleYou will report directly to the Directors and manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a first point of contact and helping ensure work is delivered accurately, commercially and on time.Alongside accounts and tax work, you will work closely with the Directors on staff workflow, training, client service and the day-to-day operational needs of the firm.Responsibilities will include:Managing a portfolio of clientsActing as a key point of contact for clientsPreparing and reviewing accountsPreparing corporation tax and personal tax returnsReviewing accounts and tax work prepared by junior team membersSupporting, training and developing junior staffWorking alongside the Directors to manage team workflowHelping ensure deadlines, quality standards and client expectations are metSupporting the wider running and development of the firmBuilding strong client relationships and identifying ways to improve service deliveryWhat They're Looking ForThe firm is keen to speak with someone who is technically strong, commercially minded and confident dealing directly with clients and staff.You will ideally have:ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualificationStrong accounts and tax experience within practiceExperience supervising or reviewing work from junior staffGood knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 102 1AStrong corporation tax, VAT and personal tax knowledgeExcellent attention to detailStrong communication skills and a confident client-facing approachThe ability to build strong client relationshipsA commercial mindset and interest in helping the firm growWorking knowledge of Iris and CCH personal tax would be beneficialService charge accounting experience would be useful, but is not essentialWhy Apply?This is a great opportunity to join a firm where you can have genuine influence, not just process work.The Directors are looking for someone who can take ownership, help with the operational side of the practice and become a trusted senior member of the team.The package includes:£55,000-£65,000Senior client-facing roleBroad general practice exposureVaried client portfolioDirect access to the DirectorsOpportunity to help manage workflow and firm operationsFurther progression available for the right personNorth West London locationThis would suit an Accounts & Tax Senior ready to step up, or an existing Accounts & Tax Manager looking for a broader role with more responsibility, client ownership and involvement in the running of the firm.________As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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