Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager - Halifax - £45,000-£55,000
A national accountancy group with offices across the UK is looking to appoint an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts Manager to its Halifax office. Combining the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice, it offers a key, senior role working directly with the partners and a varied client base, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities and family businesses.

You will take ownership of your own client portfolio while supporting the development of junior colleagues.

Accounts Manager - About the Firm
The group is a modern, forward-thinking practice that continues to grow, partnering with businesses, charities and individuals to provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.

In Halifax you will join a supportive, collaborative accounts department that encourages growth and development, working closely with the partners and clients.

Accounts Manager - Responsibilities
Working closely with the partners, you will be responsible for:

- Managing accountancy service delivery for a portfolio of clients, building effective relationships and attending client meetings

- Preparing financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, charities and limited companies in accordance with the relevant accounting standards, together with corporation tax returns

- Working within the audit department on the audit of accounts and financial statements, including time at client sites

- Overseeing bookkeeping, VAT and MTD returns where required

- Organising the flow of work within the team, allocating assignments with resourcing in mind and delivering to budget and time requirements

- Reviewing the work of junior staff, monitoring and reporting on team performance and supporting their development

- Advising clients on all of the above in conjunction with the partners

Accounts Manager - Requirements
You will be:

- ACA or ACCA qualified

- Relationship-driven, trusted by clients and colleagues, and able to explain financials simply

- Accountable, taking pride in accuracy and high standards, with a forward-thinking approach to improvement and innovation

- Organised and proactive, able to juggle multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure

- Collaborative and growth-minded, keen to share knowledge, broaden your own expertise and mentor others

Accounts Manager - Benefits & Opportunities
- Salary: £45,000-£55,000

- Location: Halifax, with free on-site parking

- Holiday: 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

- Benefits: an employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers

- Clients: a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations, within a supportive team environment that encourages development

The above vacancy is only one of many that I am handling. Vaisto Recruitment specialises in contract and permanent vacancies within the practice market, including:

- Audit Partner / Audit Director / Audit Associate Director / Audit Manager / Audit Senior / Audit Associate / Audit Semi Senior

- Business Services Partner / Business Services Director / Business Services Manager / Business Services Associate / Accounts Senior / Accounts Associate

- Tax Partner / Tax Director / Tax Manager / Tax Senior Manager / Tax Senior / Tax Semi Senior

- Accounts Partner / Accounts Director / Accounts Manager / Accounts Senior / Accounts Semi Senior

- Corporate Finance Partner / Corporate Finance Director / Corporate Finance Manager / Corporate Finance Executive / Corporate Finance Senior M&A

- Payroll Bureau

- Practice Managers