Accounting manager

ACCA Careers; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees.

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives. Local team that has grown in size based in Yorkshire they are a firm that specialises in providing everything that the owner managed business needs. A full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.

Description

1. Managing a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
2. Maintaining client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact
3. Managing work in progress levels and handling client billing
4. Preparing and reviewing accounts for various business structures
5. Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns (personal, partnership, corporation)
6. Special focus on farming accounts (desirable)
7. Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities for clients
8. Applying knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and PAYE
9. Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of trainees and junior staff
10. Supporting staff development and providing technical guidance
11. Managing workflow and allocating resources effectively
12. Meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities
13. Maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail
14. Contributing to practice growth and development
15. Working flexibly during busy periods to ensure workflow continuity
16. Proficient use of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, Xero)
17. Utilising practice management systems for time recording and billing
18. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
19. Delivering clear written and verbal communication to clients
20. Problem-solving for clients' financial and tax matters
21. Building and maintaining strong client relationships
22. Providing proactive business advice beyond compliance

Profile

• ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice
• Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable
• Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing
• A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE
• Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from partners)
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
• Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management
• Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software
• Ability to work with people at all levels
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support
• Current driving licence

Job Offer

• Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver
• Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
• Flexible working including Flexitime system
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Modern and friendly working environment
• Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
• Structured CPD, training and development programme
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme