Accounts Manager Wimbledon, South London £55,000 to £65,000Butler Rose, public practice is delighted to be supporting our client, a well-known, established, and progressive firm of chartered accountants based in the heart of Wimbledon that are eager to appoint a highly skilled, well qualified, and experienced Accounts/Client Manager to complement the management team, reporting directly to the firm's partners. Role Requirements -The role would suit someone with a proven track record in managing a diverse client base both doing and reviewing year end statutory accounts, tax, and potentially audit, and wishing to make a change, and move to a firm where they will be developed and have a clear progression path.

• Manage a client portfolio of Ltd Companies, sole traders and partnerships spanning a wide range of industries, and produce and review work on their behalf.
• Play a key role in the management team, including strategic decisions, staff planning, and client service.
• Play an active role in winning new clients, through networking, business development and initial meetings with potential new clients.
• Monitor budgets and agree fees for each engagement.
• Motivating, developing and coaching the audit team and conducting evaluations of staff performance
• Assist in the production of the proposals and presentations for new work.
• Develop network of contacts and cross-sell services

Person Requirements -

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with at least 3+ years post qualification experience in a supervisor/Assistant Manager/Manager level role working for a UK based practice.
• Proven staff and client management experience
• Computer literate with knowledge of accounts packages, such as IRIS, SAGE, EXCEL, and Outlook for client interaction.
• Technical and industry sector expertise, with experience of taking responsibility for performance appraisal and development.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, including timely response to all queries, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Ability to mentor, motivate and support the audit and accounts team, with clear instructions, deadlines, and help when needed.

Benefits -

• In return for your commitment to the firm they offer a range of outstanding benefits to include:
• Management bonus scheme, once per year, dependent on performance
• A generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
• Membership fees paid for the professional bodies ACCA, ACA, AAT, CTA
• Commission for new clients brought in independently.
• Healthy workplace: including free fruit & breakfast in the office, and the facilities to cycle to work.
• Staff events: Summer & Christmas events, and other great nights out, including a rounders tournament locally in the summer.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious & experienced, qualified accountant, to progress their career in a successful and growing team in the heart of Wimbledon. This role is advertised by Doug Greer, Butler Rose (AGY)

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.