Accounts Manager

Date Posted: 1st May 2024

Accounts Manager

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th June 2024

Job Description

This candidate would be required to be either ACA/ACCA fully qualified.  We feel this position would suit someone who is an “all rounder” as they could be answering questions put to them from small sole trader clients to directors of limited companies.

Role & Responsibilities

• Planning and reviewing accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Sending final accounts to clients
• Setting budgets for staff, assisting staff with Accounts completion, and on-the job training for junior staff
• Preparing and reviewing Tax Returns. Calculating income tax liabilities and advising clients thereon
• Preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax Returns. Calculating corporation tax liabilities and advising clients thereon
• Meeting with clients, carrying out tax planning and giving advice
• Forecasting work
• Dealing with everyday correspondence and E Mails
• Tax enquiry work as it arises
• Managing client portfolio including billing

Required Experience

• At least 1 year recent post qualification experience or qualified by experience
• Accounts preparation experience gained from within a fast-paced accountancy practice environment

Desired Skills

• Strong Computer and Spreadsheet Skills
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Quickbooks or Xero, as well as accounts production software such as CCH
• Ability to show initiative and work within a team
• Ability to build good client relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to build rapport with people at various levels
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload in a timely manner while all the time ensuring we exceed client expectations

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified

Benefits

• 20-25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• 1 extra holiday day for Christmas
• An additional 0.5 days holiday after each year
• Flexi time
• Medicash cash plan
• Online discount shopping portal
• Access to a 24 hour employee helpline
• 1 day working from home
• Payment of 1 professional subscription per year
• Fully funded training qualifications
• Training bonuses for AAT, ACA and ACCA students
• Parking permit salary sacrifice
• Employee referral bonus of up to £1500
• Dress down Friday
• Wellbeing team
• Life assurance after 1 year for Senior Managers