Accounts Manager

Permanent
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
50000
Public Practice: Audit & Tax
9658

Rutherford Briant are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as an Accounts Manager for a regional accountancy firm based in Bury St Edmunds be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and provide high quality compliance services for a range of private clients including high net worth individuals, directors of small and medium sized companies and trustees. 

This company offer a good work/life balance by providing flexible working Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. Career progression and opportunities and a highly rewarding culture which is both diverse and inclusive. The company also offers generous annual leave, continued development, and a wellbeing programme. 

What you will be doing:

  • Be fully accountable for the provision of accounting services including corporate and personal tax returns and special services for a portfolio of clients with annual fees of £150k plus.
  • Manage portfolios of clients and manage relationships with clients and identify opportunities for additional services.
  • Responsible for reviewing and finalising client records, file sections, cross referencing schedule and completed work programmes.
  • Review completed VAT return forms, prepared self-assessment tax returns, business and partnership tax returns.
  • Review the P11D and other payroll advice and services.
  • Review submitted confirmation statements, company house forms, secretarial work and statutory books.
  • Review work of staff, ensuring quality in compliance with professional standards/requirements.
  • Be responsible for recruitment, selection, training and development of staff.
  • Undertake other reasonable work activities as determined by the Partners and managers. 

In return you will get:
 
  • Flexible working and a strong ethic to support wellbeing.
  • Competitive salary and benefits including pension, life assurance, wellbeing allowance and bonuses.
  • Paid professional subscriptions.
  • Tax efficient pension and more! 
Candidate requirements:
 
  • Qualified ACA/ACCA
  • Strong people management skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills in both verbal and written English.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong IT skills with experience using Xero, Caseware, Sage and CCH.
  • Proven experience of Statutory accounts and management accounts within Practice.
  • VAT knowledge
  • Experience managing a client portfolio.

  • Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Kelly Hunt

Recruitment Manager

+44(0)1371 832 922