Accounts and Tax Manager in Kettering

Accounts and Tax Manager in Kettering

Kettering Full-Time 51750 - 63250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Cripps Recruitment Careers

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage rural client accounts and provide bespoke tax planning services.
  • Company: A growing accountancy practice with a focus on rural businesses.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, private medical cover, flexible working, and enhanced maternity leave.
  • Other info: Opportunities for team development and career growth in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the rural business sector.
  • Qualifications: ACCA, ACA, or CTA qualified with strong technical knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.

Our client, a successful and growing accountancy practice is recruiting for an Accounts & Tax Manager to join the rural accounts and advisory team at the firm’s Banbury office. The ideal candidate will be ACCA or ACA qualified, and/or CTA. This growing firm will offer a salary in line with experience with regular reviews, and a good benefits package including private medical cover and medical cash plan, flexible working policy, enhanced maternity, death in service cover and a range of voluntary benefits.

The varied client base includes landed estates, farms and rural businesses, and equine and bloodstock. As Accounts & Tax Manager you will provide bespoke accountancy and tax planning services to each client. The successful candidate will also play a key role in developing the team, both through business development and staff development.

As Accounts & Tax Manager your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage a portfolio of rural clients which will involve significant internal liaison, meetings with clients, approve technically robust tax computations, identify technical issues, deliver complex tax advisory outcomes, maintain technical knowledge, and provide exceptional client service in line with the firm’s Service Charter.
  • Demonstrate exceptional technical knowledge and deliver this to clients through robust, effective advisory reporting and guidance.
  • Manage and develop the team, conduct reviews, provide feedback, delegate appropriately, and build a confident, technically capable team.
  • Drive process efficiency and technology adoption, oversee WIP and billing, maintain compliance trackers, drive team productivity through recoveries and chargeable output, ensure files meet quality standards, and support client onboarding.
  • Identify advisory opportunities both within existing clients and new clients, support partners on complex client matters and attend external events to build personal and the firm’s profile.
  • Collaborate with other teams and contribute to wider firm initiatives including best practice and technology projects.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Accounts and Tax Manager in Kettering employer: Cripps Recruitment Careers

Join a dynamic and supportive team at our independent firm of accountants in Ruislip, where we prioritise employee growth and development. With a competitive salary, excellent public transport links, and the possibility of flexible hybrid working, we foster a collaborative work culture that values your contributions. As an Accounts and Tax Manager, you'll have the opportunity to manage diverse client portfolios while receiving mentorship from experienced directors, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.

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We think you need these skills to ace Accounts and Tax Manager in Kettering

ACCA qualification
ACA qualification
CTA qualification
Tax Computation Approval
Technical Tax Advisory
Client Relationship Management
Team Development