Accounts Manager

2 weeks ago


Northampton UK, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom AJ Chambers ® Full time

AJ Chambers are pleased to present this exciting new role with a top 50 accountancy firm.


Are you ready to lead a team and drive excellence in accounting? Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Manager ACCA / ACA qualified with 4-5 years of post-qualification UK practice experience.


The Role

Line manage and develop the staff in the accounts team. Manage and implement Accounts Workflow Procedures in relation to all aspects of accounts preparation, ensuring team do the same and standards are maintained at a high level. Manage incoming accounts jobs to ensure that resources are available to meet client’s accounting deadlines and match internal resources available. Highlight, in advance, any resource gaps and make the necessary recommendations to fulfil work requirements. Oversee and review workflow preparation of statutory accounts (primarily FRS102, FRS102 1A, and FRS105) from both computer and manual records. Report to Partners directly, ensuring queries are cleared and exceptions/points of note are communicated to Partners for client communications. Work with Seniors to liaise with clients to ensure work is planned efficiently and necessary documentation is obtained. Specifically manage allocated accounts assignments. Corporation tax computations and returns.


What they can offer you

  • Exposure to a broad range of clients across many industry sectors
  • Partner level mentor and a tailored career progression plan
  • Immediate entry to our Management Development Programme
  • Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, cycle to work, hybrid and flexible working
  • Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
  • Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing. We also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year – a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing.
  • Comprehensive induction to help you get up to speed


About You

  • ACCA / ACA qualified
  • Strong UK practice experience with 4-5 years post qualification
  • Previous line management experience
  • Financial Reporting – UK GAAP experience
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills
  • Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player
  • Confident, positive, professional and can-do attitude
  • Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
  • Create a positive impression with clients and staff



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