Accounts & Tax Manager in London

Accounts & Tax Manager in London

London Full-Time 49500 - 60500 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage accounts and tax for diverse owner-managed businesses while mentoring junior staff.
  • Company: Established accountancy practice in West London with a supportive team culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and genuine career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Direct exposure to partners and a broad client portfolio.
  • Why this job: Join a close-knit team and make a real impact on client relationships.
  • Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, or CTA qualified with experience in accountancy practice.

The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 Β£ per year.

Your new company

A well-established accountancy practice with an impressive client portfolio that supports and advises businesses across.
Your new role

Our client, a well-established independent firm in West London, is seeking an Accounts & Tax Manager to join their close-knit team and play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses.

Key Responsibilities

  • This is a hands-on position offering a mix of accounts production, personal tax compliance and advisory work, together with responsibility for managing and developing client relationships.

Key responsibilities include

  • Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients
  • Reviewing year-end statutory accounts prepared by junior team members
  • Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns for directors and sole traders
  • Providing tax planning and advisory support to clients
  • Managing day-to-day client relationships and acting as the main point of contact
  • Supporting the Partners with business development opportunities
  • Supervising, mentoring and developing junior members of staff
  • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines
  • What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA, ACCA and/or CTA qualified (or qualified by experience)
  • Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice environment
  • Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and personal tax
  • Experience managing a client portfolio
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working within a small, collaborative team
  • What you'll get in return
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Broad and varied client portfolio
  • Genuine opportunity for progression and increased responsibility
  • Direct exposure to Partners and clients
  • Long-term career prospects within a growing independent practice

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We think you need these skills to ace Accounts & Tax Manager in London

ACA qualified
ACCA qualified
CTA qualified
Accounts Preparation
Personal Tax Compliance
Tax Planning
Client Relationship Management