Job Description
Accounts Manager – Poole
Poole, Dorset | Hybrid & Flexible Working | Competitive Salary + Benefits
We're recruiting an Accounts Manager in Poole on behalf of a highly respected and growing accountancy and business advisory firm.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, build strong client relationships and provide accounting, tax and commercial advice to entrepreneurial businesses.
The Role
You'll work closely with Partners and senior colleagues, acting as a trusted adviser to clients while leading and developing junior team members.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage a portfolio of entrepreneurial and owner-managed businesses
- Lead and develop long-term client relationships
- Review statutory accounts and tax compliance work
- Provide accounting, tax and commercial advice
- Resolve complex accounting and tax issues
- Monitor budgets, WIP, time and fee recovery
- Review working papers, accounts and tax returns
- Identify opportunities for additional services and business development
- Support Partners with key client relationships
- Supervise, mentor and develop junior members of the team
- Ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to professional standards
About You
You'll be ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience, with strong experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
You'll ideally have:
- Strong accountancy practice experience
- Experience managing a varied client portfolio
- Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance
- Experience reviewing accounts and tax work
- Previous team supervision or management experience
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness
- Good understanding of WIP, budgets and fee management
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive, flexible and client-focused approach
What's on Offer
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Varied portfolio of entrepreneurial clients
- Strong client-facing and advisory exposure
- Leadership and mentoring opportunities
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Clear career progression
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Location
Poole, Dorset
Easily commutable from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown, Ringwood, Dorchester, Blandford Forum and surrounding areas.
Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jack Wood:
Accounts Manager - Poole employer: Oscar Wood
Join a highly respected and growing accountancy practice in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values professional development and mentorship. As a Tax Trusts Manager, you'll enjoy competitive salary packages, hybrid working options, and the opportunity to manage prestigious private client portfolios while receiving ongoing support for your career growth. With excellent transport links and a focus on advisory work, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding employment experience in the heart of London.
