Accounting manager

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.

Client Details

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.

Local team that has grown in size based in Yorkshire they are a firm that specialises in providing everything that the
owner managed business needs. A full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.

Description

• • Managing a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  • Maintaining client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact
  • Managing work in progress levels and handling client billing
• • Preparing and reviewing accounts for various business structures
  • Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns (personal, partnership, corporation)
  • Special focus on farming accounts (desirable)
  • Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities for clients
  • Applying knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and PAYE
• • Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of trainees and junior staff
  • Supporting staff development and providing technical guidance
  • Managing workflow and allocating resources effectively
• • Meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities
  • Maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail
  • Contributing to practice growth and development
  • Working flexibly during busy periods to ensure workflow continuity
• • Proficient use of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, Xero)
  • Utilising practice management systems for time recording and billing
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• • Delivering clear written and verbal communication to clients
  • Problem-solving for clients' financial and tax matters
  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Providing proactive business advice beyond compliance

Profile

• 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 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 work flow and trainee support
• Current driving licence

Job Offer

• Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver
• Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
• Flexible working including Flexitime system
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Modern and friendly working environment
• Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
• Structured CPD, training and development programme
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programme