Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager

Barnstaple, Devon

£40,000 – £55,000 DOE

Our client, a highly-esteemed professional firm in the South West, is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Manager to join their dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Our client offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a strong focus on professional development and long-term career progression.

As an Accounts Manager, you will work alongside an experienced team, overseeing a varied client portfolio while supporting and mentoring junior staff. This role plays a key part in both the strategic direction and day-to-day success of the Accounts Team.

The responsibilities:

• Prepare financial accounts for clients using digital accounting records.
• Review completed accounts and assist partners with client meetings and feedback.
• Build strong client relationships and respond to queries in a professional manner.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring accounting deadlines and requirements are met.
• Lead and support junior staff by reviewing work and offering day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor workflow, WIP, and billing to maintain efficient project delivery.

The candidate:

• Be a qualified accountancy professional (QBE, AAT Level 4, ACCA, ACA) with practice finance experience.
• Proven Accounts Manager experience with effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Skilled in data collection and analysis.
• Track record of delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Exceptional multitasking with keen attention to detail.

If you would like to know more about this Accounts Manager opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment.

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