Accounts Manager

My client is one of Yorkshire's larger independent firms of chartered accountants, auditors and advisors. Having been operating for over 170 years they are now a team of over 160 staff, including 11 Partners offering tailored services for individuals and businesses. Adecco have been instructed to recruit an ambitious ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join their Accounts team in the role of Accounts Manager.

Suitable candidates will have experience working in an accountancy practice and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team to deliver accounting and advisory services to a range of clients.

Accounts Manager main duties include:

Managing a portfolio of clients comprising incorporated businesses, although experience of unincorporated businesses and individuals would be advantageous
Responsibility for all compliance matters for clients - annual accounts and corporation tax returns
Personal tax planning for individuals
Responsibility for client billing and coordinating all services delivered to clients
Reviewing work performed by other team members and assisting with staff training
Being the main relationship contact for clients
Promotion of the Accounts team internally and externally - with clients, professional contacts and potential clients
Planning and organising workflow within the departmentEducation/Qualifications:

Applicants must be either ACA or ACCA qualified.
Practice experience is essential.Person Specification

Excellent communication skills
Drive and ambition to work within a progressive and commercial environment
Excellent organisational ability
Highly numerate and analytical
A strong attention to detail
Ability to manage a team
Strong interpersonal skills
Marketing experience
Business Development and Cross-SellingThe ideal candidate will hold a driving licence and have their own transport, as travel to client/contact meetings will be required.

In return, my client is able to offer a competitive salary of up to £44k FTE, flexi-time, company pension, health care scheme and on-site parking. The role would also be able to be accommodating of part-time hours should this be required.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Nathalie at Adecco on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV with a brief description of why you would be the perfect fit

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