Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager | Independent Leading Regional Firm | Royston

Are you an ambitious and technically skilled accounting professional looking to step into a leadership role within a highly regarded regional office? Do you thrive on managing a diverse client portfolio while providing technical guidance and mentoring junior team members? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier independent leading regional firm in Royston that combines deep technical expertise with a supportive local team environment. If you are a proactive leader ready to take ownership of client relationships and drive success in accounts and advisory, this is the career move you have been waiting for.

About the Firm

This independent leading regional firm is a well-established practice with offices across the UK, offering a full service to a diverse portfolio of clients including startups, high net worth individuals, and not-for-profit organisations. With a collaborative and supportive culture, professionals are given the autonomy to lead and the resources to excel while working with owner-managed businesses, corporate clients, and growing enterprises.

As an Accounts Manager you will:

Deliver statutory accounts to partner level in a fully finalized state, assuming overall responsibility for client assignments and ensuring all technical errors are resolved prior to review.
Review personal and business tax computations, identify tax planning opportunities, and liaise proactively with clients directly on results.
Actively monitor work in progress (WIP), manage job budgets and billing processes, and ensure all filing deadlines are met across a varied client portfolio.
Support senior management with workflow, team planning, and the smooth day-to-day running of the accounts department.
Participate in client meetings, draft invoices for partner approval, and identify opportunities for new business and additional services.

As the successful candidate you will:

Be ACA or ACCA qualified with proven post-qualification experience gained within a professional accountancy practice.
Possess comprehensive technical knowledge of UK GAAP (including FRS 102 and FRS 102 Section 1A), the Companies Act, direct taxes, VAT, PAYE, and CIS.
Demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, inspiring confidence among partners, senior managers, and junior staff.
Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable engaging confidently with clients on complex accounts and ad-hoc queries.
Exhibit exceptional attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple assignments under competing demands.

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