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Accounts Manager - Join a Growing, Client-Focused Firm

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking to take your career to the next level? We are representing an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Manager to join a well-established firm based in Cheadle.

The firm is renowned for its commitment to client satisfaction and staff development, offering a collaborative work environment with excellent career progression opportunities.

Role Overview:
As an Accounts Manager, you will take responsibility for managing your own portfolio of clients, overseeing the workflow of junior staff, and supporting systems and processes to ensure smooth operations.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to step into their first management position or looking to step into a Senior Manager role, with a competitive salary ranging from £45k to £60k depending on experience and potential.

You will play a key role in providing essential financial services, including tax compliance, management accounts, and VAT returns, while ensuring excellent service and professional advice.

The firm has a portfolio exceeding £10m, and while audits are not a core part of this role, you will be involved with audit clients, where statutory accounts are produced internally.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and nurture relationships with business owners, directors, and individuals across various sectorsOversee a diverse portfolio of clients, including personal tax returns, trust & partnership accounts, limited company accounts, and corporation tax returnsEnsure compliance with personal and corporate tax regulations, including VAT returns, Self-Assessment tax returns, and Corporation Tax returnsProvide hands-on client service, including attending client meetings, reviewing year-end and quarterly accounts, and offering proactive tax planning adviceMentor and support junior staff, reviewing their work, providing feedback, and ensuring professional developmentSupport the implementation and improvement of systems and processes for efficient workflow managementMonitor and manage financial performance for clients, delivering management accounts and identifying growth opportunitiesWork with the team to support audit clients, particularly in the preparation of statutory accounts

Key Skills and Experience

Strong experience in managing client portfolios and delivering financial services across a wide range of sectorsIn-depth understanding of personal and corporate tax, VAT compliance, and management accountingProven track record in mentoring and developing junior team members.Comfortable with accounting software such as Sage Cloud, CCH Suite, PTP, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams) amongst othersExcellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.Hands-on approach to client service with a proactive and professional demeanorSolid experience in managing workflow, supporting systems, and processes within an accounting firm environment

The Firm's Culture and Values
This firm prides itself on its positive and inclusive work culture. They believe that investing in their people is as important as delivering top-notch client service. With exceptional staff retention rates, the firm has fostered a supportive and collaborative environment.

Their core values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Commitment, and Knowledge guide all their client interactions and internal operations

Employee Benefits

Flexible working optionsFunded training and professional developmentDeath in service coverAuto-enrolment pension schemeChildcare vouchersAdditional holiday purchasing optionsTime off for birthdaysModern offices with free parking in a sought-after areaStaff social events and employee of the quarter awardsDress down Fridays

If you are looking for a role where you can grow your career, make a difference for clients, and be part of a supportive and valued team, apply now to take the next step in your career.



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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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