Accounts & Advisory Manager in Cheltenham

Role and responsibilities

• Supervise a portfolio of law firm clients, taking responsibility for all aspects of their accounting and advisory needs.
• Oversee work both remotely, in our offices and occasionally at client premises, and liaise with clients, acting as a key point of contact for day‑to‑day ad hoc queries and enquiries.
• Manage project work such as practice restructuring, valuations, mergers and succession planning.
• Work closely with our dedicated internal tax team and participate in tax compliance and planning work where necessary.
• Supervise, motivate and coach staff, including involvement in staff training, one‑to‑one meetings and appraisals.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Up to date technical knowledge (UK GAAP, Companies Act, Financial Reporting Standards, etc.).
• Team and peer leadership skills, including the ability to appraise, motivate and develop staff.
• Previous experience of working with law firms would be helpful but is not essential.

Benefits

• On site parking
• Direct application bonus
• Firm‑wide profit share scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus the option to purchase up to a total of 30 days.
• Clear progression structure
• Life assurance – 6× annual salary
• Health and wellbeing benefits such as on‑site mental health first aiders, online GP appointment, Employee Assistance Programme, access to Aviva Digicare+, plus much more
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Regular firm‑wide and team social events