Accounts Manager - 2nd in command for growing office of national independent practice

Reed Practice are working with the senior leadership team of a regional office for a national brand in UK Accounting. Our client has reached a point of growth that they have enlisted our services to assist with the recruitment of an experienced Accounts Manager, to oversee client work, manage and motivate the accounts team. The firm are a national company, but operations are managed locally, which means you get the best of both worlds - being a key member in a close team whilst having the benefit of the support of a large business. The company is also independently owned, and you report immediately to the Director. As well as managing clients- SME to medium sized entities - your role will be to support the Director with the day-to-day management of the firm, so that they can focus on sales and business development. Your tasks will include, but not be limited to - Meeting with clients, providing accounting and tax services. Manage, mentor and support members of the accounts team. Review work prepared by staff of varying levels of experience. Delegate and prioritise workflow across the team to ensure deadlines are met. Monitor team performance, providing coaching and technical guidance where required. To be considered, we would request applicants are - Qualified - AAT, ACA or ACCA - or by experience. Essential - experience at some point in your career, of providing accounting services within a UK practice, with knowledge of FRS 102 (section A) and FRS 105. We will consider ..... full job details .....