Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Working Arrangements: Full Time Hybrid & Flexible Working

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Role Description

I'm working with a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds that is looking to strengthen its Corporate Services team with the addition of an Accounts Manager.

This is a newly created role driven by an increase in accounts and non-audit work. It's an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who enjoys working with larger, more complex clients and getting involved in ad hoc and specialist projects.

The position is a purely non-audit role, focused on accounts, tax and advisory work. You'll manage your own client portfolio while also supporting the audit team by overseeing the non-audit elements of their client work.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay and income protection
• Life assurance
• Paid study leave and professional subscriptions
• Wellbeing programme including counselling and legal support
• Tax-efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
• Regular team social events and a supportive working environment

What you'll do:

• Manage a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of accounts and advisory work
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for medium-sized and larger entities under FRS102
• Oversee corporation tax and VAT compliance, working with internal specialists where required
• Support the audit team by managing non-audit services on shared clients
• Work on ad hoc and technical assignments, including complex accounting matters
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and practical advice
• Review work and ensure files are ready for Partner review
• Mentor and support a Senior who will report directly to you

What you'll need

• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong UK practice experience in accounts and financial reporting
• Experience working with medium-sized companies under FRS 102
• Previous experience managing a client portfolio
• Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail

Ready to apply?

If you're an Accounts professional looking for a technically focused role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work on more complex clients, apply directly with your CV or contact Harry Watson AJ Chambers for more information.