Accounts Manager

Summary

An Accounts Manager is needed for a full-time, permanent position in Halesowen. The role involves managing the workflow of the accounts department, maintaining client contact, preparing financial statements, and leading a team. Candidates should be qualified (ACA/ACCA) or QBE with experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage workflow through the accounts department
• Maintain client contact ensuring exceptional levels of service at all times
• Ensure timely completion of work and achieve deadlines
• Review of work completed by allocated team members
• Prepare budgets and fee quotations for client engagements
• Billing and management of WIP
• Liaise with staff, Managers, Directors and other departments within the business
• Ensure accounting standard guidelines are followed and complied with
• Prepare and complete accounts and financial statements, corporate tax computations and process client records as required
• Manage team performance and team personnel issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures to enhance workflow of the department
• Manage and monitor departmental work to ensure proper allocation and effective use of resources
• Admin and other ad hoc tasks as required

Core Requirements:

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with substantial experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in accountancy (required) and audit (desirable) within a practice environment.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver high levels of client satisfaction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• A commercial mindset and enthusiasm to support business growth.
• An entrepreneurial, can-do attitude to identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.