Accounts Manager

Lloyd Barnes Accountancy Recruitment ,
Exeter, Devon
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview

Our client, a professional firm based in Exeter are seeking an experienced Accounts Manager. Joining the firm at Manager level you will take responsibility for a client portfolio, providing all round accounting and tax services and advice. Duties: To take responsibility of a client portfolio, providing all round accounting services and advice; Prepare or review year end accounts and resulting income tax or corporation tax returns; Control and review VAT return preparation; Deal with day to day client matters and liaise on general issues and specific one off projects; Provide a comprehensive business advice service through client meetings and business plans; Manage the portfolio to ensure all deadlines are met; Candidate: ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent); Practice experience (either large, national firm or regional, independent accountancy practice); Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport quickly with colleagues and clients; Be able to demonstrate technical expertise along with the additional competencies in client facing, business development ability and aptitude to progress in the firm; Ambition and drive with business development skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team to develop the firms client base.