Accounts Manager | Full time and Permanent | Barnstaple | Salary up to £50,000 | Hybrid and Flexible working available Ashley Kate are thrilled to be working with a well-established accountancy firm who are currently looking for a technically excellent Accounts Manager to help us manage a client portfolio in the Barnstaple office.
This role is the key interface between the team and the client businesses, which means that building and maintaining relationships with clients is as important as managing the team doing the work; that understanding technical requirements is equal to explaining to clients why they matter.
Knowing client's outcomes and how they change over time is mission critical for making sure they aim in the right direction when advising.
Client satisfaction and excellent service is crucial in this role.
Duties: - Supervising team members and managing workflow through the office.
- Responsible for developing junior team members.
- Overseeing and controlling a portfolio of clients to ensure compliance for tax and accounting purposes.
- To be the first point of contact for clients.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
- Preparing and reviewing tax computations and corporate and personal tax returns.
- Reviewing of VAT return preparation.
- Filing documents with HMRC and Companies House on client's behalf.
- Dealing with correspondence for clients.
- Providing business set-up services for clients including incorporations and HMRC registrations.
- Providing value added business advice including ways to minimise tax liabilities and maximise profits.
- Identifying opportunities to offer clients additional services.
- Assisting the partners with specialist assignments as they arise, including providing technical support as necessary.
- Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements: - A minimum of 5 years' experience managing a team.
- Experience of working at an Accounts Manager level in an accountancy practice.
- Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
- Previous experience in preparing tax computations and returns for limited companies, unincorporated business, and individuals.
- Ideally AAT or ACA / ACCA qualified.
- Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
- A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
- Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
- Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
- Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach.
- Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
- Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.
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