Accounts Manager

Principal Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate financial records, including managing general ledgers, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. • Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT returns, corporation tax, and other tax-related filings in compliance with UK tax laws and regulations. • Process payroll for clients, ensuring compliance with PAYE, NIC, and other payroll-related requirements. • Monitor the budget and escalate well in advance any potential variances to budget • Prepare and review monthly management information • Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data. • Ensure that the bank statements are reconciled every week • Identify areas for improvement in accounting processes and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy. • Communicate regularly with clients to understand their business needs, provide financial insights, and ensure client satisfaction. ... • Assist with annual audits and the preparation of statutory accounts for filing with Companies House and HMRC.Experience/Skills/Qualifications: • Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) • 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably handling UK clients • Strong experience in financial reporting, year-end finalization, and MIS • Working knowledge of UK taxation (VAT, corporation tax) and compliance requirements • Experience in outsourcing / practice environment is preferred