Accounts Manager

Job Title: Accounts Manager (Accounts Prep team)
Location: Reading
Contract Type: Permanent
Employer: Small to Medium sized Chartered Accountancy Practice

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum base

Private Healthcare + 25 days holiday + pension 4% matched + life assurance + flexible hours

Hybrid working - 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

About the Firm

We're working with a well‑established small to medium sized chartered accountancy practice known for its high‑quality, partner‑led service and long‑standing private client base. The firm offers an inclusive, supportive culture with real autonomy, access to interesting work, and a clear route for progression.

The Role

The Accounts Manager vacancy will manage a team of 5-6 across the accounts prep function and bwe responsible for the management of the client portfolio.

From management accounting to preparing financial statements and statutory accounts, you will manage the team in completing simpler accounts and review their work, and you will personally produce more complex accounts. The direct line management is super important, looking for ways to upskill and further develop the team at any chance you get.

Key Responsibilities

• Client and assignment Management.
• Acting as main point for contact for portfolio of SME clients.
• Review annual and management accounts prepared by the team
• Prepare more complex accounts
• Workflow management oversee the delivery of work to agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
• Guide and develop team members drive culture based on support, clarity and continual improvement
• Involvement in firm-wide initiatives, process improvements and growth projects
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery.

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop team members, providing supervision, support, and training as required.
• Take a leadership role in managing department resources, workflow, and job allocation.
• Act as a role model, promoting professionalism and high standards across the team.

Operational Responsibilities

• Monitor budgets, billing, and recovery rates to ensure efficient assignment management.
• Contribute to departmental planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake ad‑hoc project work and technical assignments as required.

Must haves:

• Qualified in ACA or ACCA accounting qualification
• Direct line management experience
• 3-5 years accountancy pracice experience

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