Accounts Manager

Our client, an independent accountancy practice, is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a established practice with a good reputation for high-quality personal service.

The ideal individual will have strong interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality and will work well in a small friendly team environment.    
 

• Up to £42k dependent upon experience and qualifications (pro-rata for part time hours)
• Working hours full OR part time Monday to Friday
• Study support for the right candidate
• 23 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time hours)
• One day a short day if full-time
• Statutory pension (enhanced after 2 years service up to 10% employer)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly / quarterly management for a portfolio of clients
• Produce profit and loss statements, balance sheets, variance analysis, and KPI reporting
• Complete budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow modelling
• Review client bookkeeping and ensure accuracy of ledgers and reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements
• Year‑end accounts preparation and liaison with auditors where required
• Support clients with accounting system implementation and process improvements

Skills and experience required:

• AAT / ACCA part qualified or QBE
• Previous practice experience completing both management and year end accounts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP)
• Experience with accounting software Xero, Quick Books, Sage desired
• Good working knowledge of accounting procedures
• Extremely organised and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a small team