Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager – Brighton In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing accounts and tax work while supporting the wider team and providing clients with proactive advice throughout the year. What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Clear progression towards Senior Manager and beyond
• Autonomy over your own client portfolio
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment
• Varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Regular contact with Partners and business owners
• Opportunity to get involved in more complex and advisory work
• Ongoing technical and professional development We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Brighton that's looking for an Accounts Manager / Client Manager to join its team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice accountant who enjoys the client-facing side of the job and wants plenty of autonomy, while still having a strong team around them. The Role You'll take responsibility for a varied portfolio, with your day-to-day work including:
• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact
• Reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Reviewing corporation tax returns and computations
• Overseeing management accounts, VAT and bookkeeping work
• Providing clients with proactive accounting and tax advice
• Managing workflow, deadlines and budgets across your portfolio
• Reviewing work completed by Seniors and Semi-Seniors
• Coaching and developing junior members of the team
• Working closely with Partners on more complex assignments and advisory projects About You You'll ideally be ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE, with strong experience working within a UK accountancy practiceand confidence managing your own client relationships. Previous management experience would be useful, but we're also keen to hear from experienced Accounts Seniors or Client Managers who are ready to take the next step. Don't tick every box? Please still apply. We recruit for a range of accountancy practice roles across Brighton and the surrounding areas and may have other opportunities that suit your experience. Apply today for immediate consideration. Your application won't automatically be sent to our client. We'll speak with you first, discuss the opportunity in detail and only submit your CV once you're happy to proceed.