Description
Accounts Manager
Ref: CWK780
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Stoke-on-Trent has an opening for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-regarded and collaborative team, with a varied client base, real management responsibility, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a genuine understanding of the Midlands accountancy market and a track record of placing accounts professionals into leading practice roles across the region that both candidates and clients have come to rely upon. The team takes a straightforward and considered approach to every search, investing the time to understand what each candidate is looking for and ensuring that any introduction made is well-matched and worthwhile for both parties.
As Accounts Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and interesting client portfolio, overseeing the delivery of accounts and wider business services to a broad range of clients whilst leading and developing the team around you. Stoke-on-Trent has a diverse and evolving commercial landscape, and this firm’s client base reflects that well, providing a stimulating and rewarding environment in which an experienced manager can do their best work. For someone who combines strong technical ability with confident client management skills and a desire to contribute to the growth and success of a well-run practice, this is a role with a great deal to offer. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounts and business advisory services
Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior staff, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout
Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships
Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the accounts team
Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in accounts preparation and review gained within practice
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading a team in a practice setting
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting
Excellent leadership and communication skills with a confident and professional client-facing manner
Commercially minded with a proactive approach and a genuine ambition to contribute to the firm's continued success
Ref: CWK780
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Stoke-on-Trent has an opening for an experienced Accounts Manager to join a well-regarded and collaborative team, with a varied client base, real management responsibility, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a genuine understanding of the Midlands accountancy market and a track record of placing accounts professionals into leading practice roles across the region that both candidates and clients have come to rely upon. The team takes a straightforward and considered approach to every search, investing the time to understand what each candidate is looking for and ensuring that any introduction made is well-matched and worthwhile for both parties.
As Accounts Manager, you will take ownership of a varied and interesting client portfolio, overseeing the delivery of accounts and wider business services to a broad range of clients whilst leading and developing the team around you. Stoke-on-Trent has a diverse and evolving commercial landscape, and this firm’s client base reflects that well, providing a stimulating and rewarding environment in which an experienced manager can do their best work. For someone who combines strong technical ability with confident client management skills and a desire to contribute to the growth and success of a well-run practice, this is a role with a great deal to offer. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a varied portfolio of clients, overseeing the delivery of accounts and business advisory services
Reviewing work prepared by junior and semi-senior staff, ensuring quality and accuracy throughout
Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong long-term relationships
Supporting partners on complex assignments and contributing to strategic client planning
Leading, mentoring, and developing members of the accounts team
Contributing to business development activity and identifying opportunities to grow the firm's client base
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong background in accounts preparation and review gained within practice
At least five years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and leading a team in a practice setting
Strong technical knowledge of UK accounting standards and financial reporting
Excellent leadership and communication skills with a confident and professional client-facing manner
Commercially minded with a proactive approach and a genuine ambition to contribute to the firm's continued success