Accounts Manager - Thame - £50,000 to £55,000

If you're an Accounts Manager who's tired of just "getting the work out the door"… this might feel like a bit of a reset.

This is a genuinely exciting Accounts Manager opportunity with a growing, well-backed accountancy practice that's investing heavily in its people, systems, and future leadership team. Not just talk - real momentum, real change, and real opportunity to step into something bigger.

You'll be joining at a time where your voice actually matters. Processes are evolving, teams are expanding, and this Accounts Manager role sits right in the middle of it all.

What's different about this Accounts Manager role?

You won't just inherit a portfolio and be left to it.

You'll have the space to shape workflows, influence how jobs are delivered, and work closely with senior leadership who want your input. If you enjoy improving things rather than just maintaining them, you'll feel at home here.

The client base is strong and varied - including complex, high-value work that keeps things interesting and commercially engaging.

The Role

As an Accounts Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing and improving accounts workflows across the team
• Reviewing statutory accounts (FRS102, FRS102 1A, FRS105)
• Planning resources and staying ahead of deadlines
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients
• Working directly with Partners on technical and commercial matters
• Overseeing corporation tax work
• Supporting and developing junior team members

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home
• Flexible hours around core working times
• A clear and realistic progression path beyond Accounts Manager
• A high-quality, varied client portfolio
• Structured leadership development and training
• 25 days holiday + buy/sell options + flexible bank holidays
• Additional wellbeing day each year
• Full wellbeing support including GP access and counselling
• Health cash plan, EV scheme, enhanced pension
• Regular social events and a genuinely supportive team

About You

To step into this Accounts Manager role, you'll likely have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification
• At least 3 years' post-qualified experience in practice
• Strong UK GAAP knowledge
• Experience reviewing accounts and managing deadlines
• Confidence dealing with clients directly
• A proactive mindset - someone who wants to improve, not just maintain

Why this Accounts Manager role?

Because this is one of those rare Accounts Manager roles where you can look back in 12 months and clearly see the impact you've made.

More influence. More variety. More progression.

If that sounds like the kind of move you've been waiting for, let's have a conversation.

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