Job Title: Accounts Manager / Senior Accounts Manager
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Overview: This opportunity is ideal for an individual who is looking to progress their career, work closely with senior management, and be responsible for a diverse client portfolio. The role requires an accounts manager with practice experience, good diligence, and a passion for interacting and building relationships across a wide range of businesses, while project managing several different assignments. A strong tax awareness is essential, both from a computational and advisory perspective, covering personal and corporate taxes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and take responsibility for a portfolio of clients to ensure compliance for tax and accounting purposes.
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, working closely with the designated Director.
- Supervise team members and manage workflow through the office.
- Manage the financial performance of your portfolio with regards to fee levels, recoveries, WIP, and Debtor positions.
- Collaborate with other departments within our group.
- Review compliance work including year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, management accounts, and personal/company tax returns.
- Assist clients with queries and advise clients where necessary.
- Assist Directors with ad hoc projects.
- Proactively build a network of professional contacts.
- Manage the financial performance of your portfolio with regards to fee levels, recoveries, WIP, and Debtor positions.
Key Relationships:
- Work with senior management (Directors, Associate Directors, and Senior Managers).
- Work with the team at all levels.
- Manage a client portfolio of approximately 100 clients – diverse, different entity types, and sizes.
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA qualified, with no less than two years post-qualified experience.
- At least 5 years of practice experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Continuous professional development.
How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a strong background in accounts and tax, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.