Senior Accounts Manager (Practice)

Senior Accounts Manager - Accountancy Practice

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + excellent benefits

Hours: Full-time 38.75 hours per week

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 08.45am - 17.30 (hybrid options can be considered)

Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong background within accountancy practice and proven experience managing and developing a team?

Would you like to join a highly reputable, established and forward-thinking accountancy practice where you can take on a senior role, work closely with the Partner and have genuine responsibility for both a varied client portfolio and the development of the team?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accounts Manager to join a busy and successful Eastbourne office. You will work closely alongside the Partner, taking responsibility for managing a portfolio of clients as well as overseeing the workflow and development of the team.

This is a key position within the practice, so you will need to be confident working autonomously and capable of overseeing the office and client portfolio in the Partner's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with and report directly to the Partner.
• Manage and develop a varied portfolio of clients.
• Review and finalise accounts, tax returns, client correspondence, letters and fees.
• Review correspondence from clients and HMRC, preparing appropriate responses and communicating directly with clients.
• Provide advice and support to clients on a range of queries including tax and accountancy software.
• Assist with ad hoc advisory work including financial forecasts, incorporations and management accounts.
• Oversee the workflow of the team, ensuring deadlines and service standards are maintained.
• Manage and support team members in relation to training, development, attendance and holidays.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Confidently use accountancy and taxation software including Xero and CCH, alongside Excel and Word.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• A minimum of three years' post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Proven experience supervising, managing and training staff.
• The confidence and experience to work independently and take responsibility in the Partner's absence.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good IT skills and experience using accountancy software.
• A professional, personable and proactive approach.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice that genuinely invests in the development of its people.

You will be joining at a senior level with the opportunity to work closely with the Partner, manage a varied client portfolio and play an important role in the continued success and development of the Eastbourne office.

The practice places a strong emphasis on learning and development, offering professional development, in-house training and ongoing opportunities to expand your knowledge and progress your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, private health insurance and a 5% pension contribution.

To be considered for this opportunity, please send your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.