Account Manager

We are currently partnering with a growing accountancy organisation in Northampton, recruiting for an Account Manager.
This is a full time, permanent position, with hybrid working and flexible working options (flexing your hours on different days to suit your lifestyle).

Key Responsibilities:

Line manage and develop the staff in the accounts team 
Manage and implement Accounts Workflow Procedures in relation to all aspects of accounts preparation, ensuring team do the same and standards are maintained at a high level
Manage incoming accounts jobs to ensure that resources are available to meet client’s accounting deadlines and match internal resources available
Report to Partners directly, ensuring queries are cleared and exceptions/points of note are communicated to Partners for client communications
Work with Seniors to liaise with clients to ensure work is planned efficiently and necessary documentation is obtained
Oversee and review workflow preparation of statutory accounts from both computer and manual records
Specifically manage allocated accounts assignments
Corporation tax computations and returnsExperience/Skills Needed:

ACCA / ACA qualified 
Strong UK practice experience with 4-5 years post qualification 
Previous line management experience
Financial Reporting – UK GAAP experience 
Excellent communication, interpersonal and client management skills 
Able to produce high quality work in a fast-paced environment
Team player
Confident, positive, professional and can-do attitude
Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
Create a positive impression with clients and staffCompany Benefits:

Career progression plans
In-depth training process
Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, cycle to work
Generous holiday allowance
Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing – employees are also offered one Wellbeing Day off a yearIf you have the relevant skills and experience, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity, so click ‘Apply’ now!

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