Job Summary
To manage a portfolio of clients and oversee the delivery of high-quality accounting, tax and advisory services within a busy Chartered Accountancy practice. The Accounts Manager will supervise a team of qualified staff, review work, maintain strong client relationships and support the Partners in developing the firm's presence accross Inverness and the wider Highlands.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
- Manage a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients
- Review accounts, tax returns and VAT returns prepared by colleagues
- Ensure work is completed within deadlines and budgets
- Identify opportunities for additional service
Accounts & Tax
- Review and finalise statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP and Companies House requirements
- Review corporation tax computations and self assessment returns
- Oversee VAT compliance including MTD requirements
- Provide proactive tax and business planning advice
Team Leadership
- Supervise, mentor and support junior and experienced qualified staff
- Review working papers and provide constructive feedback
- Assist with staff training & development
- Assist with the management of workflow within the team
Client Advisory
- Provide business advisory support including management accounts, forecasting and cashflow planning
- Attend client meetings in support of the partners and independently as required
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant experience within a UK accountancy practice
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and review
- Experience reviewing corporation tax and personal tax returns
- Experience managing a client portfolio
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Proficient in cloud accounting software (Xero, Quickbooks, Sage)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- ICAS/ACA/ACCA qualified
- Experience in business advisory and tax planning
Personal attributes
- Professional and commercially aware
- Confident in dealing with clients independently
- Detail-focused with strong review skills
- Able to manage competing deadlines
- Positive, team-oriented approach
- A can-do attitude and a desire to get the job done
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression without limit
- Support for CPD and professional development
- Friendly and collaborative team environment
- Exposure to a diverse Highland client base
- Option to work one day per week from home
Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
