Accounts Manager (Ref: J11440) Permanent

Based in Dover, Kent my client, a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants specialising in providing audit, accountancy, and tax services to small/medium enterprises, family businesses, and the not-for-profit sector throughout the South East.

They are looking to appoint an Accounts Manager; this role will play an integral part of the firm and you will work to support the Partners focused on the continued management and growth of the Firm’s core services. they have a broad client base and have a strong presence in the Kent market with multiple offices based in the region. You will have experience in managing and motivating a team, demonstrate previous portfolio management expertise, and general accounts and taxation experience. You will deliver the expected high standards of service expected to existing clients.

You must be ACA, ACCA Qualified with strong technical experience and effective communication skills with solid post-qualification experience. If you are currently at an assistant manager looking to progress or manager level, looking for a new role, then this role may well be the opportunity for you.
This firm can offer you development prospects within a very professional and friendly working environment where CPD and staff well-being are a very important part of the practice. For the right candidate, there will be the opportunity of partnership potential in due course.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients that includes:
Accounts production
Tax compliance and advice for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Managing a team of staff and training/assisting more junior staff
Able to engage with clients and other staff members, working alone or as part of a team
ACCA or ACA Qualified
Ability to build client relationships and assist partners in securing new business leads
Being self-motivated and ambitious
Experience in general practice
Ideally you will be proficient in Xero, Sage and QuickBooks

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.