Accounts Team Manager

Space 8 Recruitment are partnering a hugely successful and highly respected accountancy practice to recruit an Accounts Team Manager. 

What makes them different?

This client is massively invested in their people. Staff are always invited to contribute their ideas and feel a part of the success story not another cog in the wheel. They offer an inclusive and vibrant environment where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and where you are supported and appreciated.

They have a growth mindset, looking for opportunities to learn and improve. They are competitive and driven to succeed. They are not afraid to challenge tradition and they believe in innovation and creativity, encouraging their team to think outside the box.

This company has gone from strength to strength since it was founded over 45 years ago.  They now employ over a hundred people in their modern Coventry-based HQ.  They work with companies who are aspiring to grow, and most of their client base have turnovers of £1m-25m.

They work tirelessly to keep their staff challenged and motivated, and as such have virtually no staff turnover. 

The Role: 

This role manages a team of 6-8 Accountants and Client Advisors.  Responsibilities include: 

• Motivating the team, carrying out 121s and appraisals 
• Work allocation, capacity planning, KPI setting
• Setting budgets
• Doing your own billable work as required 
• Identify training and development needs 
• Working with the Head of Compliance on Client risk

We are looking for: 

• Part ACA / ACCA or fully ACA / ACCA Qualified 
• Must have experience in an accountancy practice 
• Excellent communication skills at all levels 

What they are offering: 

• A competitive salary of up to £50k
• Company car or car allowance option (after qualifying period in the role).
• Free quality lunch provided each day
• 30 Days Holiday (incl. bank holidays).
• Flexible working hours
• Profit share scheme (after qualifying period in the role)
• Medical insurance (after qualifying period in the role)
• Reward Lunches
• Team Building days
• A vibrant team environment
• Excellent career progression

What now?

If you are already working in an Accountancy Practice and ready to take on a team would love to have a conversation. Please apply in confidence or contact me directly.