Accounts Manager – Accountancy Practice
Winchester, Hampshire
Hybrid & Flexible Working
Competitive, based on experience
A growing accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to join its expanding team. This is a client-facing, managerial role offering a varied portfolio, leadership responsibility and exposure to a broad range of sectors.
This opportunity is ideal for a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant looking to take ownership of clients, develop their team leadership skills and progress within a forward-thinking firm.
The Role
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, including limited companies, LLPs and partnerships
- Act as the main point of contact for clients, handling day-to-day queries and relationship management
- Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations
- Oversee some bookkeeping and VAT work as part of the wider client service
- Work across multiple sectors
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships, delivering a high standard of service
- Use a range of accounting software including IRIS, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero
- Manage workload effectively, ensuring assignments are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Take responsibility for aspects of billing and recoveries
- Supervise, train and support junior members of the accounts team
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm
Candidate Profile
- ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ UK post-qualified experience within an accountancy practice
- Experience gained in a medium or large-sized firm preferred
- Strong UK GAAP financial reporting knowledge
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills
- Ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong Excel and IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Confident, professional and positive approach
- Collaborative team player who builds strong internal and external relationships
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home)
- Flexible working hours, with core hours of 10am–4pm
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans
- Exposure to a wide and varied client base across multiple industries
- Clear opportunities to enhance technical, commercial and leadership skills
Location
- Winchester, Hampshire
- Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on jack@oscar-wood.co.uk or 07817 796391