Accounting manager

Goole Permanent £50,000 - £51,000 per year View Job Description
Based in Goole, managing a portfolio of clients and working closely with team members to manage the department generally. The work primarily involves the delivery of a wide range of timely, high quality accounts and tax compliance assignments for clients (including a significant number within the farming industry). The role also requires supervision and mentoring of trainees.
  • Join a personal and trusted team of chartered advisors focused on your success
  • Leading local firm with a strong team dynamic

About Our Client

A fantastic opportunity for a qualified chartered/certified accountant or someone qualified by experience with drive and enthusiasm to join a team that is dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal and business objectives.

Local team that has grown in size based in Yorkshire they are a firm that specialises in providing everything that the
owner managed business needs. A full range of services aimed at such businesses, including Wealth Management.

Job Description

    • Managing a diverse portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
    • Maintaining client relationships and serving as a primary point of contact
    • Managing work in progress levels and handling client billing
    • Preparing and reviewing accounts for various business structures
    • Preparing and reviewing tax computations and returns (personal, partnership, corporation)
    • Special focus on farming accounts (desirable)
    • Identifying and implementing tax planning opportunities for clients
    • Applying knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, capital gains tax, VAT, and PAYE
    • Supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of trainees and junior staff
    • Supporting staff development and providing technical guidance
    • Managing workflow and allocating resources effectively
    • Meeting deadlines and managing multiple priorities
    • Maintaining high quality standards and attention to detail
    • Contributing to practice growth and development
    • Working flexibly during busy periods to ensure workflow continuity
    • Proficient use of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks, Xero)
    • Utilising practice management systems for time recording and billing
    • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
    • Delivering clear written and verbal communication to clients
    • Problem-solving for clients' financial and tax matters
    • Building and maintaining strong client relationships
    • Providing proactive business advice beyond compliance



The Successful Applicant

  • ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience with at least two years at manager level gained in an accounting practice
  • Experience of preparation/review of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts, tax computations and personal and partnership tax returns. A good working knowledge of preparing farming accounts is desirable
  • Ability to manage portfolio work in progress levels and undertake client billing
  • A good working knowledge of income, corporation and capital gains taxes plus an understanding of VAT and PAYE
  • Ability to identify, discuss and implement tax saving opportunities for clients (support available from partners)
  • Ability to multitask, manage deadlines and prioritise work effectively
  • Good attention to detail
  • Experience of supervising and reviewing the work of trainees
  • Excellent 'soft' skills including written, spoken communications, problem solving and people/client relationship management
  • Excellent IT skills - Word, Excel, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero plus internal time recording and billing software
  • Ability to work with people at all levels
  • Ability and willingness to work flexibly at busy times and when required for work flow and trainee support
  • Current driving licence



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity for career progression and development for those who can deliver
  • Competitive salary - depending on skills and experience
  • Contributory pension and life insurance scheme
  • Flexible working including Flexitime system
  • Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
  • Modern and friendly working environment
  • Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge)
  • Structured CPD, training and development programme
  • Professional subscriptions reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Programme
Contact
Aaron Raven
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6713560
Phone number
+441618290454

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Newly Qualified
Sector
Business Services
Location
Goole
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aaron Raven
Consultant phone
+441618290454
Job reference
JN-042025-6713560