Accounting Manager

Accountancy Manager Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum About U sWe are recruiting for an ambitious Accountancy Manager to join a growing accountancy and business advisory firm in Birmingham This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking for a varied role combining client management, team leadership, advisory work and business development. The role will focus on supporting owner-managed businesses across the Midlands, delivering high-quality compliance and advisory services while helping to grow and develop a new regional office The position would suit a commercially minded manager who enjoys building client relationships, mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continued growth of a progressive accountancy practice . Responsibiliti esManage a portfolio of owner-managed business clients across a range of secto rsOversee the delivery of financial accounts, management accounts, VAT returns and corporate tax retur nsProvide business advisory support to clients, identifying opportunities to add val ueReview work prepared by junior and senior members of the accountancy te amEnsure all compliance work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to agreed deadlin esSupport clients with digital cloud accounting systems and process improvemen tsBuild and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advis orWork closely with partners and senior management to support client growth and retenti onLead, coach and develop junior team membe rsAssist with recruitment, training and team developme ntIdentify opportunities to introduce additional services to existing clien tsSupport business development activity and build a local professional netwo rkMonitor developments in the accountancy marketplace to improve service delive ryContribute to the continued growth and success of the Birmingham offi ce Requireme ntsACA or ACCA qualified, or equival entPrevious experience working within an accountancy practice or business services environm entStrong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, management accounts, VAT and corporate tax complia nceExperience managing a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clie ntsConfident reviewing work and managing deadlines across a t eamStrong people management, coaching and mentoring ski llsExcellent communication and interpersonal ski llsCommercially minded with the ability to identify client opportunit iesComfortable supporting business development and networking activ ityStrong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorit iesExperience with cloud accounting systems would be advantage ousProactive, professional and client-focused appro ach Bene fitsCompetitive salary pac kageHybrid and flexible working opt ionsGenerous annual leave allow anceAdditional time off over the Christmas pe riodContributory pension sc hemeLife assur anceCritical illness c overHealth cash planAccess to online GP and counselling serv icesEmployee discounts and rewards plat formRegular social ev entsOngoing professional development and trai ningClear career progression opportuni tiesSupportive and inclusive working environ mentOpportunity to play a key role in the growth of a new regional of fice