This is an Accounts Manager role based at our client's Milton Keynes office. The position offers the opportunity to lead and review a portfolio of accounts work, supporting the firm's continued growth and delivering a high-quality service to a varied client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and managing a portfolio of accounts jobs, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Managing the preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts for FRS 102 and FRS 105 clients under the overall control of Directors and Principals.
• Overseeing the preparation of corporation tax returns for FRS 105 clients.
• Managing the preparation of sole trader accounts and the associated personal tax returns.
• Supervising and training junior staff, including on-the-job coaching, and reviewing their work.
• Advising and supporting clients using cloud-based systems (particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online).
• Managing the financial aspects of client relationships including budgeting, negotiation, billing, and recovery.

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong background in accounting within a professional services environment.
• Working knowledge of accounting standards and corporate tax matters.
• Experience in personal tax desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience with cloud accounting packages, particularly Xero and QuickBooks Online, and relevant App integrations.

Employment Details:

• Full-time role - Monday to Friday (hybrid working available).

Benefits:

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 week's salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme - all staff are auto enrolled (Employer: 5%; Employee: 3%) subject to eligibility.
• Private Medical Insurance following completion of 3 months' service (taxable benefit).
• Death in Service scheme cover (4x salary).
• Group Income Protection Scheme (non-contributory) following completion of 3 months' service.
• Annual Leave: 25 days per annum (pro-rata), with 3 days typically taken at Christmas/New Year.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful