Junior Accounts Manager

Junior Accounts Manager
Totnes, Devon
£34,000 - £42,000 per annum

Our client, a well-established accountancy practice, is looking to appoint a motivated Junior Accounts Manager to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Junior Accounts Manager, you'll oversee a varied portfolio of clients, managing their day-to-day accounting needs across accounts preparation, tax returns and VAT. Working closely with clients and colleagues, you'll provide accurate financial support, resolve queries and ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their technical expertise, take on greater responsibility and progress their career within a supportive accountancy practice.

The responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and day-to-day queries
• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Complete personal and corporation tax returns
• Maintain client records and prepare VAT returns
• Review accounts and supporting financial information
• Liaise with HMRC and resolve client queries
• Support and mentor trainees and junior colleagues
• Manage deadlines and maintain accurate records

The candidate:

• AAT qualified or equivalent, ideally studying or recently achieving ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience within an accountancy practice or similar finance role
• Knowledge of accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks
• Strong communication, organisation and client relationship skills
• Proactive, detail-focused and confident working independently and within a team

If you're looking to build on your accountancy experience, take greater ownership of client work and develop your career within practice, and would like to know more about this Junior Accounts Manager opportunity, please get in touch with James Withington, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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