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This Brighton based accountancy practice seeks an accounts manager with previous experience within a practice background to confidently undertake a variety of finance duties whilst working on a mixed portfolio of accounts work. Clients include sole traders, partnerships and limited companies from a range of industries. This opportunity would suit a professional and confident individual who can lead a team and is eager to develop within a supportive friendly environment.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Completion of client’s accounts from start to finish
- Responsible for ensuring all month end submissions and deadlines are met
- Preparing management accounts and supporting schedules
- Self-assessment tax returns
- Keeping up to date with the latest tax and accounting laws, rules and regulations
- Produce advice to clients about salaries, dividends and other services as appropriate
- Prepare appropriate schedules and reports as requested by clients and directors
- Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
- Being able to communicate at all levels
- Develop an ongoing, effective relationship with clients and ensure retention of clients
- Managing the work flow of office and staff training at a variety of levels
The right candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
- Significant previous experience working in an accountancy practice
- Relevant accounting / bookkeeping qualifications / be studying towards this / qualified by experience
- Good working knowledge and experience of Sage & Xero
- Staff & time management and experience leading a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to work accurately and analyse a range of financial information
- Great work ethic and eye for detail
To apply for this interesting role within a friendly and progressive practice please get in contact with me for an initial confidential conversation.
