Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager - Highly reputable practice!

The firm are a well-respected and reputable 3 office practice providing wide ranging business solutions for small and medium sized businesses. The firm has been established for over 30 years with a diverse client base of owner managed entities through to medium sized groups. An opportunity has now arisen for an Accounts Manager to join the Business Services team in their Uxbridge office.

The Role

Responsible for a mixed portfolio of clients and duties which will include:

• Review of statutory year-end accounts.
• Taking full management responsibility for all aspects of managing a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of limited company accounts adopting FRS105, FRS102(1A) and preparation of management accounts.
• Preparation and review of corporate tax returns and tax computations.
• Review of VAT returns and bookkeeping prepared by junior members of the team.
• Liaising with and providing general technical advice to clients for example tax-efficient remuneration planning (technical + management support will be provided as required).
• Liaising with the senior management to oversee the deadline management for the department.
• Providing assistance and training on accounting software to clients and junior staff.
• Billing, WIP management and other ad hoc responsibilities as and when required.

Requirements:

• Practice experience of 3 + years within a small to medium sized accountancy practice.
• Ideally be fully qualified ACCA or ACA or be qualified by experience/be near qualification and be able to demonstrate a proven track record in practice.
• Able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills with the ability to balance your workload effectively.
• The drive to progress your career and a willingness to take on challenging work.
• Working knowledge of CCH - AP/Cortex (or similar) and a bookkeeping package such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

What’s on offer

• A friendly and supportive work environment, with a genuine emphasis on a healthy work/life balance
• Holiday: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Life Assurance - 2 x salary
• Group income protection
• Competitive pay - benchmarked
• CPD training + senior management support
• Exciting career progression opportunities for the right person

For further information on this role, please apply direct or contact Jodi King at AJ Chambers.