We're working with a leading professional services firm in Manchester that is looking to appoint an Accounts Supervisor to strengthen their growing accounts team. This role would suit an experienced Senior or existing Supervisor who enjoys hands-on work, client interaction, and supporting the delivery of high-quality accounting and tax services.
As Accounts Supervisor, you will manage a small portfolio of clients while supporting Managers and Directors across accounts, tax, and compliance deadlines. You’ll be a key point of contact for clients and play an important role in reviewing work, providing guidance, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Key responsibilities
- Review bookkeeping and VAT returns
- Prepare and review management accounts
- Prepare and review financial statements and sole trader accounts
- Prepare and review corporation tax returns
- Draft client advice with support from Managers and Directors
- Maintain a strong understanding of personal tax and assist with annual personal tax filings
- Ensure compliance with financial statement disclosure requirements
- Manage the affairs of a small client portfolio
- Act as first point of contact for assigned clients
- Liaise with clients on deadlines, requirements and information requests
- Support Managers and Directors with Accounts, Tax, VAT, Payroll and Company Secretarial deadlines
- Develop a strong understanding of each client’s business activities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Respond to ad hoc client queries, including interpretation of financial results
- Support clients with internal systems and controls, including implementing suitable accounting software
- Confidently communicate tax and financial matters to reassure and advise clients
About you
- ACA / ACCA qualified or studying towards qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience operating at Supervisor level or as an experienced Senior
- Strong technical knowledge with a commitment to continuous development
- Confident using MS Outlook, Word and Excel
- Experience with Xero (essential)
- Exposure to Iris, Alpha, QuickBooks and Sage 50 is advantageous
The package
- £36,000 - £42,500 (depending on experience and where you are with study)
- Other benefits to be discussed at interview
- Clear progression pathways to Manager and beyond
- Ongoing training and development
- Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and growing firm now part of a larger network
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accounts professional looking to step into (or continue in) a supervisory role within a supportive and forward-thinking practice.