Accounts Manager

Your new companyThislongstanding accountancy and advisory firm, with a large north-west presence isseeking to appoint a new Accounts Manager into their Macclesfield office. Overall, this is a fantastic choice fora candidate seeking to become part of a firm with an inclusive culture andstrong people focus, prioritising the development and progression of theworkforce.Your new roleThis Accounts Manager role offers a hands-on, client-facing opportunity to lead service delivery, manage a portfolio of SME clients, and oversee a team of accounting professionals. Reporting to the Client Director, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and compliant workflow, monitoring billing targets, and supporting the development of team members. You''ll be preparing accounts for limited companies, corporation tax computations and returns, and personal tax returns, while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high standards of service. The role requires proficiency in software such as IRIS, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Word, and Excel, and the ability to handle client queries efficiently. You''ll also play a key role in mentoring colleagues and contributing to the overall success of the team. What you''ll need to succeedTo be successful, you''ll need to be ACA or ACCA qualified with at least five years of post-qualification experience in a practice environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with excellent reporting abilities and commercial acumen. ..... full job details .....