Accounts Manager

Working closely with their clients to become their Trusted Advisor our client has a first-class reputation for what they deliver. "Professional, knowledgeable, proactive but above all approachable" is how their clients view them. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for an Accounts Manager to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.

THE ROLE:
This is a manager role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry).
The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the
range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, ad-hoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same.

THE CANDIDATE:
ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice
Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable
Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing
A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE
Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from senior managers and partners)
Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
Good attention to detail
Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management
Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software
Ability to work with people at all levels
Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for workflow and trainee support
Current driving licence

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer