Accounts Manager
Abingdon
Accounts Manager - Abingdon, OxonPermanent, Full-timeDue to our client's continued growth and success, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Accounts Manager based in their Abingdon office.The Accounts Manager is responsible for working with other Managers/ Assistant Managers and Directors to deliver accounting support to a range of limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. The role supports the development of Accounts Trainees and other junior staff as appropriate and reports to the Abingdon office Director.The role will include:
Review annual accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
Review Company tax returns and computations
Prepare accounts for more complex clients
Oversee workflow management, ensure deadlines are met
Manage and develop a portfolio of accounts clients
Provide 'first port of call' advice to accounts clients
Monitor WIP recovery, budget setting, commercial awareness
Respond to client queries, advising on accounting and taxation matters, business improvement and growth, exit strategies and provide cloud software support
Meet with clients for pre and post year end reviews and tax planning
Manage client satisfaction and dispute resolution
Draft client bills, WIP and fee management
Mentor and support the development of Trainees in a clear and concise manner, identify and solve knowledge gaps, develop their understanding of rules and regulations
Manage staff development and support appraisal process
Attend and contribute to department and operations meetings and contribute to the company's business development and strategic growth plans
Keep up to date with CPD requirements and developments in standards, regulation and legislation
Share knowledge on technical updates and regulatory changes
Applicants will have:
Essential: ACA or ACCA qualified
Essential: Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
Essential: Previous experience working in a practice environment
Essential: Demonstrate understanding of accounting standards, VAT rules and legislation, basic personal tax knowledge
Desirable: Background working in a corporate environment
Desirable: Experienced in supervising or mentoring junior members of staff
Essential: Microsoft Office, Accounting Software Packages
Desirable: Digita Suite, SAGE, QuickBooks, Xero, Virtual Cabinet
Other skills:
Excellent attention to detail
Proactive and solutions focused
Effective communication skills at all levels
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to demonstrate technical processes to suit a wide ranging audience including management, peers, trainees and clients
Confidence to build trust and rapport and manage a professional relationship with clients and team members
Good organisation skills, proven ability to meet deadlines
Good time management and ability to respond to a changing workload
Understanding of the company and the jobWell researched, enthusiastic and knowledgeable on;
The requirements of this role
Benefits
25 days holiday plus usual public holidays
Hybrid working patterns
Purchase additional leave
Health care and wellbeing programme
Enhanced pension options
Life assurance x 4
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Enhanced sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
Professional subscriptions paid for x 2
Standard optical test expenses
The working week: Normal hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, to be worked from 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.Location: Principal work base is our Abingdon Office.
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