Accounts Manager

What’s in it for you?

Early finish every Friday

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave

Generous pension contributions

Group life assurance (4x salary)

Birthday day off after 12 months' service

Birthday lunch

Regular company social events, including Christmas and summer parties

Monthly coffee treats and fresh fruit provided

Generous CPD and training allowance

Professional subscriptions paid

Clear career progression within a growing, supportive accountancy practice

Must have’s

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum of five years' experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting, tax and VAT regulations
• Experience preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Experience preparing and reviewing personal, corporation tax and VAT returns
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with accounting software (Xero essential, IRIS advantageous)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop junior team members
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Nice to have’s

• Experience working with agricultural businesses, farms or estates
• Experience managing complex client portfolios
• Experience improving systems and internal processes

So, what will you be doing?

• Preparing and reviewing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and reviewing personal, corporation tax and VAT returns
• Managing a portfolio of agricultural and rural business clients
• Attending client meetings and providing expert accounting and tax advice
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing workflow to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved
• Delegating work effectively across the team
• Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior team members
• Keeping up to date with accounting and tax legislation
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the practice

Helpful extras

• Full-time office-based role with occasional travel to other offices and client sites
• Flexible working pattern may be considered across five days with reduced daily hours
• Opportunity to specialise within the agricultural sector

Interested? Send your CV to Liv at i2i Recruitment today!

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