Accounts Manager

Your new firm
A reputable practice based in Chester is seeking to appoint an Accounts Manager to join their team due to ongoing growth of the firm. With a legacy stretching back over 150 years, this firm continues to provide an exceptional service to clients locally and across the UK. This firm provides a range of accountancy, audit and business advisory services to their expanding client base and are committed to providing a tailored service to every client, understanding that accounting goes further than just numbers. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to join a successful firm which values its workforce and prioritises the training and development of its staff.

Your new role
As Accounts Manager, you will manage a portfolio of clients, review statutory year-end accounts and liaise directly with your clients, ensuring positive relationships and an excellent service is given. Your clients will consist mostly of SME's, limited companies and corporate partnerships. You will manage a team of accounts staff and provide on-the-job training and support. You will attend and present at meetings and get involved with other duties such as business development.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working as an Accounts Manager or Assistant Manager in a practice environment, ideally managing a team of staff and a portfolio of clients. You will ideally be ACCA/ACA qualified or a finalist or qualified by experience (QBE). You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist in building strong client relationships, as well as a good knowledge of accounting software.

What you'll get in return
As Accounts Manager, you will be offered a competitive salary, dependent on experience. You will join an independent firm that is committed to its workforce, providing growth opportunities and training programmes that will support you as you develop in your career and you will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will also have a competitive firm wide benefits package which offers an array of schemes and internal benefits, such as an excellent pension scheme, 25 days holidays + bank holidays and a strong emphasis on protecting your work/life balance.

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