Accounts Manager

The Company

A new partner of ours based in Royston is looking for an accounts manager to join the rapidly growing team with 60+ staff! This particular client offers great benefits such as flexible working hours, competitive salaries, income protection and much more. With a varied portfolio of clients, you’ll be hands-on in managing client relationships, ensuring long-lasting and beneficial relationships.

The Responsibilities

As an Accounts manager you’ll be responsible for…

• Take overall responsibility for client projects, making sure work is accurate and ready for partner review with only the big questions left to discuss.
• Work on multiple assignments at once, keeping everything on track to meet deadlines, budgets, and billing targets.
• Be the go-to contact for clients — answering any questions and therefore building strong, lasting relationships.
• Write professional letters, reports, and submissions for partner review, and confidently lead client meetings.
• Guide the team’s work to keep standards high, solve problems as they arise, and share new technical knowledge and ideas.
• Keep up with industry and technical developments, researching issues and working with partners to find the best solutions.
• Support and develop your team — from mentoring and setting clear goals to reviewing work and making sure it’s ready for partner sign-off.

What We’re looking for

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• 3 or more years post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• Proven skills in supporting and building long-lasting client relationships.
• Broad accounts and tax knowledge, enough to advise clients directly.
• Proficient in packages such as Sage, IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.
• Experience in managing client assignments.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday (increases as you stay long term).
• Flexible working.
• Work from home after probation.
• Team/social events.
• Income protection.
• Training days (paid for).

Apply now to be instantly considered, or alternatively, contact Bailey at Bailey@christopherbrian.co.uk