Accounts Manager/Senior Manager

Job Title: Accounts Manager / Senior Accounts Manager

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Overview: This opportunity is ideal for an individual who is looking to progress their career, work closely with senior management, and be responsible for a diverse client portfolio. The role requires an accounts manager with practice experience, good diligence, and a passion for interacting and building relationships across a wide range of businesses, while project managing several different assignments. A strong tax awareness is essential, both from a computational and advisory perspective, covering personal and corporate taxes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and take responsibility for a portfolio of clients to ensure compliance for tax and accounting purposes.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, working closely with the designated Director.
• Supervise team members and manage workflow through the office.
• Manage the financial performance of your portfolio with regards to fee levels, recoveries, WIP, and Debtor positions.
• Collaborate with other departments within our group.
• Review compliance work including year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, management accounts, and personal/company tax returns.
• Assist clients with queries and advise clients where necessary.
• Assist Directors with ad hoc projects.
• Proactively build a network of professional contacts.
• Manage the financial performance of your portfolio with regards to fee levels, recoveries, WIP, and Debtor positions.

Key Relationships:

• Work with senior management (Directors, Associate Directors, and Senior Managers).
• Work with the team at all levels.
• Manage a client portfolio of approximately 100 clients – diverse, different entity types, and sizes.

Requirements:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, with no less than two years post-qualified experience.
• At least 5 years of practice experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Continuous professional development.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a strong background in accounts and tax, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.