Accounts Manager; Accountancy Practice

Position: Accounts Manager (Accountancy Practice)
A well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in West London is looking to recruit an ACA or ACCA qualified Accounts Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional who enjoys a hands-on role, mentoring junior staff, and building strong relationships with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs. The Opportunity As Accounts Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of client affairs, taking responsibility for accounts production, reviewing work prepared by junior team members, and providing clients with practical business advice.

Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients Preparing statutory accounts and reviewing accounts prepared by junior staff Overseeing bookkeeping and VAT compliance work Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns Supporting and mentoring junior team members Working directly with clients and acting as a trusted point of contact About You You'll be a qualified accountant with a strong background in accountancy practice and the confidence to manage deadlines, delegate work, and build lasting client relationships.

Requirements ACA or ACCA qualified Minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice Strong accounts preparation and review experience Good communication and client-facing skills Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritise workloads effectively What's On Offer? Varied and interesting client portfolio Genuine responsibility and autonomy Friendly, supportive team environment Long-established and respected independent practice Hybrid working available Clear opportunity to grow and develop your career What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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