Accounting Manager

Role Overview

• Review and sign off accounts, tax returns, and VAT prepared by an outsourced delivery team
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance under IFRS 102 and 105
• Respond to and resolve complex technical queries and client questions
• Manage a client portfolio of SMEs and startup founders with care and professionalism
• Provide practical advice around corporation tax, personal tax, dividend strategies, and VAT
• Guide and mentor junior accountants, supporting their development and learning
• Help maintain a centralised knowledge base of client FAQs and standardised responses
• Keep up to date with new accounting legislation and regulatory developments
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outsourced teams
• Use cloud-based tools (QuickBooks, TaxCalc, etc.) to support workflow and insight

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience in a UK-based accounting practice
• 4–8 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong grounding in corporate and personal tax, VAT, and IFRS 102/105
• Excellent review-level skills and attention to detail
• Confident supervising and reviewing work done by outsourcing partners, ensuring consistency and quality
• Hands-on experience with accounting software such as TaxCalc, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, or similar
• Experience managing (formally or informally) junior team members or trainees
• Adaptable, commercially aware, and open to using tech to improve workflows

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Real opportunities for progression as the business scales
• The chance to influence both customer experience and product development
• A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning