Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager – Newcastle / Northumberland / home based – Hybrid working

If you enjoy the client relationship aspects of working in the accounting profession this is an opportunity with a leading accountancy firm where you can really nurture long-term relationships with a portfolio of clients who will look to you for guidance with their accounting needs and for business advice.

Working in a small team of specialist professionals who service a client base of agricultural clients across Northumberland your role as Accounts Manager will to be to manage the team on a day to day base to ensure the timely delivery of accurate accounts and support the senior leadership team. This will entail work planning, mentoring, some preparation of accounts and the review of statutory year end accounts prior to Partner review and client meeting. There will also be billing and managing workflow within the team.

With the opportunity to have your own portfolio of clients this offers a 360 accounting position with a great variety of staff management, client interaction , training, accounts preparation, review and client interaction.  A perfect mix for those who like the variety that practice has to offer.

Whilst existing agriculture experience would be advantageous, an ability to communicate well and forge long-lasting client relationships along with the technical expertise is far more important. Most accounts are partnership or sole trader so experience of such accounting is necessary.

We are seeking an individual (qualified or qualified by experience) who can take the initiative and lead on day to day matters in the team, freeing the Partners to manage their own client work. Applicants must have experience from working in an accountancy firm producing statutory accounting and some element of supervisory skills.

Hybrid working is available as is flexible hours, whether you are able to work full or part-time hours, getting the right person into this close-knit and expanding team is the most important factor for the long term success.

Whilst not required, future progression to Senior Manager is readily available for those that demonstrate they ready for the next step.

A very competitive benefits package and salary comes as standard.

Word from the recruiter; “This is a lovely enthusiastic team to be part of who genuinely enjoy the work they do each day. It offers someone the opportunity to have ownership and provides a high level of job satisfaction working in the specialist agriculture sector.”