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Account Manager
Accounts Manager
Manchester City Centre | ยฃ50,000 โ ยฃ60,000 | 3 days office / 2 days home
About the Firm
This is a fast-growing accountancy practice based in modern corporate offices in Manchester city centre. The firm boasts an excellent client base approaching 100 limited companies with turnovers up to ยฃ15m, strong retention rates, and a commitment to being paperless, investing heavily in technology rather than merely talking about it.
What truly distinguishes this firm is the nature of its work. While typical year-end compliance tasks are handled, the firm has built and continues to expand a robust base of outsourced finance department clients. These are embedded relationships, characterised by ongoing engagement rather than just annual interactions. If you seek a role offering real variety with clients who view you as a vital part of their business, this is the opportunity for you.
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The Role: Accounts Manager
In this role, you'll assume ownership of a diverse portfolio, covering statutory accounts, corporation tax computations, management accounts, and outsourced finance department work. As the primary point of contact for clients, you will:
- Collaborate as an integral part of their business.
- Shape how the firm advances its use of innovative technology.
- Play a vital role in driving growth and efficiency in an evolving firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied portfolio of limited company clients (with potential turnovers up to ยฃ15m).
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
- Overseeing management accounts and identifying opportunities with outsourced finance department clients.
- Building and maintaining long-term client relationships by serving as their primary trusted contact.
- Thriving within a paperless, cloud-based, tech-first working environment.
- Mentoring and developing junior team members as the firm expands.
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Requirements
- Hold ACA qualification or ACCA qualification, or be experienced-equivalent.
- Possess a solid background in UK accountancy practice, with experience in portfolio management.
- Be comfortable embracing a modern, tech-driven approach to accounting and client relations.
- Gain satisfaction equally from client relationships and number-based work.
The firm is open to part-time applications, considering candidates looking to work between 25 and 30 hours per week.
Reference No.: AMAA02072026
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