Full job descriptionAccounts Manager
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Working Arrangements: Full Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk


Role Description
I’m working with a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice in Bury St Edmunds that is looking to strengthen its Corporate Services team with the addition of an Accounts Manager.
This is a newly created role driven by an increase in accounts and non-audit work. It’s an excellent opportunity for a technically strong individual who enjoys working with larger, more complex clients and getting involved in ad hoc and specialist projects.
The position is a purely non-audit role, focused on accounts, tax and advisory work. You’ll manage your own client portfolio while also supporting the audit team by overseeing the non-audit elements of their client work.


What’s in it for you?
*25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
*Flexible and hybrid working
*Enhanced maternity pay
*Enhanced sick pay and income protection
*Life assurance
*Paid study leave and professional subscriptions
*Wellbeing programme including counselling and legal support
*Tax-efficient pension (salary sacrifice)
*Regular team social events and a supportive working environment


What you’ll do:
*Manage a portfolio of clients, taking ownership of accounts and advisory work
*Prepare and review statutory accounts for medium-sized and larger entities under FRS102
*Oversee corporation tax and VAT compliance, working with internal specialists where required
*Support the audit team by managing non-audit services on shared clients
*Work on ad hoc and technical assignments, including complex accounting matters
*Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing clear and practical advice
*Review work and ensure files are ready for Partner review
*Mentor and support a Senior who will report directly to you


What you’ll need
*ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)
*Strong UK practice experience in accounts and financial reporting
*Experience working with medium-sized companies under FRS 102
*Previous experience managing a client portfolio
*Strong technical knowledge and attention to detail


Ready to apply?
If you’re an Accounts professional looking for a technically focused role with variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work on more complex clients, apply directly with your CV or contact Harry Watson AJ Chambers for more information.