Accounts Manager

Townends Accountants LLP; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Goole is seeking a qualified chartered/certified accountant or equivalent. This senior role involves managing a client portfolio, delivering timely accounts and tax compliance services, and supervising trainees. Candidates should possess strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities. The firm offers career progression, competitive salary, and flexible working options. Join a team dedicated to proactive service and client success.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension and life insurance

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Structured training and development programme

Qualifications

• At least two years at manager level in accounting practice.
• Experience in preparing/reviewing accounts and tax returns.
• Ability to supervise and mentor trainees.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and oversee department functions.
• Deliver high-quality accounts and tax compliance assignments.
• Engage directly with clients and lead meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Solution providing

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT skills

Multitasking

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives. Townends is a long established Yorkshire firm that specialises in providing everything that the owner managed business needs. We have a full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.

Our style is to take a positive lead and it is not in our nature to simply produce accounts and answer questions when asked.

We are not just your ‘typical’ firm of accountants. Our partners are:

• Strategic thinkers
• Solution providers
• True business advisers and developers

The opportunities

This is a senior role in the accounts department based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry).

The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees. Whilst the focus is on compliance, there are also many opportunities to significantly expand the range and breadth of experience through direct engagement with clients, attending and leading meetings, adhoc projects and working as part of a team to deliver a proactive service. No two days are the same.

What you need to bring to us

• ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice
• Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable
• Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing
• A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes
• Sound IT skills
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
• Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
• Excellent ‘soft’ skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management
• Ability to work with people at all levels
• Current driving licence

What we can offer you

• A massive opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver
• Competitive salary – depending on skills and experience
• Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
• Flexible working including Flexitime system (Hybrid working, working from home and part time working will be considered in appropriate circumstances)
• Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Modern and friendly working environment
• Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
• Structured CPD, training and development programme
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement