Accounts Manager

Are you an Accounts Manager looking for a role where you can develop and grow?

Your new company
Are you an experienced Accounts Manager looking for a role where you can develop and grow - without compromising work-life balance? I'm working
With a well-established, people-focused accountancy practice with offices across Central and Southern England. Due to ongoing growth, they're now looking to appoint an Accounts Manager to join their Winchester office.

This firm is known for its friendly culture, strong technical capability, and commitment to developing their teams. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where high standards, professional development and flexibility go hand-in-hand.

Your new role
You'll take ownership of a varied client portfolio, delivering high-quality accounts and tax work while playing a key role in supporting and developing the wider team. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing a diverse portfolio spanning corporate entities, LLPs and partnerships

Acting as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day client queries

Working with clients across multiple sectors, including rural and agricultural (a key area of specialism)

Preparing statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations

Overseeing some bookkeeping and VAT work where required

Building strong, long-term client relationships

Using a range of modern accounting software including Iris, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero

Managing workflow and ensuring timely completion of assignments

Supervising, training and supporting junior team members

Collaborating with colleagues across the wider group

What you'll need to succeed
You'll bring a blend of technical strength, people skills and commercial awareness. We're looking for someone who is:

Fully qualified (ACA or ACCA)

Experienced in UK practice (minimum 3 years post-qualified)

Confident managing a varied portfolio and leading client relationships

Skilled in UK GAAP and accounts preparation

Experienced with agricultural/rural clients (highly desirable)

A strong communicator with a professional, positive approach

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Excel and quick to pick up new systems

A supportive team leader who enjoys developing others

What you'll get in return
This firm prides itself on providing a modern, flexible working experience with real opportunities to progress.

Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)

Flexible hours around a 10am-4pm core

Clear progression pathway and leadership development programme

Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries

A supportive, experienced team with a strong internal training culture

Regular social and wellbeing events

A competitive benefits package, including:

25 days' holiday plus wellbeing day, holiday trading & flexible bank holidays

Health Cash Plan & access to 24/7 online GP

Enhanced family leave

EV salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle to Work

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Employee recognition awards

Referral bonuses & long-service awards

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #