An independent firm of chartered accountants in Brighton is looking for an Accounts Manager. This one is about ownership. Your own portfolio, your own review, your own client relationships, and a direct line to the directors.
The firm has been going a very long time and has the client base to show for it. Low turnover, stable team, no restructure looming. What they need is someone to take proper weight off the directors and run the accounts side day to day.
The role
Managing a portfolio of owner-managed clients from planning to sign-off
Reviewing accounts, corporation tax and VAT prepared by the team
Meeting clients to talk through results, tax and planning points
Managing workflow, WIP, billing and recoverability
Developing the trainees and seniors below you
Working with the directors on process and further Xero rollout
Why consider it
£50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience
A genuine conversation about director level progression
Real autonomy, not a review-only role
Varied client base plus charity, trust and service charge work
Hybrid and flexible working
Brighton location with good transport links
Best suited to someone ACA or ACCA qualified with three years or more post-qualified in practice, who is already reviewing and wants the next step without moving into a large impersonal firm
Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year