A small, established accountancy firm is looking for an experienced accountant to take on a broad role combining client portfolio management, technical review and team oversight. Working directly with the partners, you will have responsibility across accounts and tax, help guide junior colleagues and play an important part in maintaining the quality of service provided to clients.

The firm has plans to grow further and offers a relaxed working environment where your contribution will be visible and valued. This role would suit an established Accounts Manager or an experienced Senior Accountant ready to step up, with the chance to take on wider responsibility as the business develops.

Job Title: Accounts & Tax Manager

Job Type: Perm

Location: Fleet

Salary: £ 55,000 – 65,000

Reference no: 16203

Accounts & Tax Manager – Benefits

• Hybrid working available
• 25 days annual leave
• Close working relationship with the partners
• Broad responsibility across accounts and tax
• Involvement in overseeing and developing a small team
• Relaxed working environment
• Scope to contribute to the firm's continued growth

Accounts & Tax Manager – About The Role

This is a hands-on management position within a small practice, combining responsibility for a client portfolio with the review of accounts and tax work produced by the wider team. You will work with clients ranging from the initial preparation of statutory accounts through to reviewing completed assignments, addressing queries and ensuring deadlines are met.

Alongside the technical responsibilities, you will support junior staff, help manage the team's workload and work closely with the partners on client matters and the day-to-day running of the firm. It is a broad role suited to someone who enjoys remaining involved in the detail while taking greater ownership of the overall service.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of business and individual clients
• Prepare and review statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Oversee personal tax returns and corporation tax computations
• Review work prepared by other members of the team and resolve technical issues
• Deal with complex client queries and provide practical accounting and tax guidance
• Maintain regular contact with clients and the partners
• Oversee workloads and help ensure assignments are completed within deadlines
• Provide day-to-day guidance, support and development to junior colleagues
• Monitor the quality and accuracy of accounts and tax work
• Assist with planning and coordinating the team's work
• Contribute to improving processes and supporting the firm's growth
• Take responsibility for wider accounts and tax matters as required

The successful Accounts & Tax Manager will have:

• Substantial experience within an accountancy practice
• ACA or ACCA qualification
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, including FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Broad experience across personal and corporation tax
• Previous experience reviewing accounts and tax work
• Experience supporting, supervising or managing junior colleagues
• Strong client management and communication skills
• The ability to balance hands-on technical work with team oversight
• Good commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem-solving
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work closely with partners
• The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain high standards of work

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