About the Role
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">Our client, an independent accountancy practice, is seeking an Accounts Manager to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a established practice with a good reputation for high-quality personal service. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="line-height:115%"><span style="line-height:115%">The ideal individual will have strong interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality and will work well in a small friendly team environment. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>Up to £42k dependent upon experience and qualifications (pro-rata for part time hours)</b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>Working hours full OR part time Monday to Friday</b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>Study support for the right candidate </b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>23 days annual holiday plus bank holidays </b></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>(pro-rata for part time hours)</b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>One day a short day if full-time</b></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><b>Statutory pension (enhanced after 2 years service up to 10% employer)</b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Prepare monthly / quarterly management for a portfolio of clients</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Produce profit and loss statements, balance sheets, variance analysis, and KPI reporting</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Complete budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow modelling</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Review client bookkeeping and ensure accuracy of ledgers and reconciliations</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Year‑end accounts preparation and liaison with auditors where required</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin-left:8px;text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal">Support clients with accounting system implementation and process improvements</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="line-height:normal"><b>Skills and experience required:</b></span></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">AAT / ACCA part qualified or QBE</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Previous practice experience completing both management and year end accounts</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP) </span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Experience with accounting software Xero, Quick Books, Sage desired</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="color:#000000">Good working knowledge of accounting procedures</span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Extremely organised and self-motivated, with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in a small team</span></span></li>
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