Accounts Manager

Job Profile for Accounts Manager

Job Title: Accounts Manager

Location: Luton (Onsite, Monday-Friday) - occasional UK travel

Package: 45,000 - 50,000 per annum, onsite working, and clear progression pathway

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday, 7.5 hours per day

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a fast-growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice for an Accounts Manager. This role is pivotal and client-facing, responsible for managing a large and diverse portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services.

Paying up to 50k, with a supportive and ambitious working environment, this position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the practice. The ideal candidate will be technically strong, highly organised, and confident in leading a team and building strong client relationships.

Accounts Manager Job Overview

• Manage a substantial portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors.
• Act as the primary point of contact, building trusted long-term relationships.
• Prepare and review corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and year-end statutory accounts.
• Produce management accounts and financial reporting packs accurately and within deadlines.
• Provide proactive advice on tax planning, business performance, and financial strategy.
• Review work prepared by junior team members and provide mentoring and technical support.
• Assist Directors with advisory projects, business planning assignments, and complex client matters.

Accounts Manager Job Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualified.
• A minimum of 12 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP / FRS 102, Corporation Tax, and VAT.
• Proficient in cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and Excel.
• Proven experience managing a large client portfolio independently and mentoring a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel within the UK on an occasional basis to meet clients.

Accounts Manager Job Remuneration

• 45,000 - 50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Onsite working (Luton).
• Clear progression pathway within a growing firm.
• Exposure to a broad range of clients and advisory work.
• Supportive, collaborative, and ambitious working environment.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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