Job Description
Accounts Manager - Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire
Hybrid & Flexible Working
Competitive, based on experience
A growing accountancy practice in Winchester is seeking an experienced Client Manager – Agricultural to manage and develop a portfolio of rural and agricultural clients. This is a client-facing role offering long-term relationship management, technical variety and exposure to specialist agricultural accounting and tax work.
The role is well suited to a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with experience supporting agricultural businesses, landed estates or rural enterprises.
The Role
- Manage a portfolio of agricultural and rural clients, including farming businesses, partnerships, LLPs and limited companies
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing day-to-day accounting and advisory support
- Prepare and review statutory accounts, corporation tax and business tax computations
- Oversee bookkeeping and VAT work for agricultural clients
- Build long-term client relationships and provide a high standard of service
- Liaise with Partners and specialists to support complex or advisory-led work
- Use a range of accounting software including IRIS, Silverfin, Caseware, Sage and Xero
- Manage assignments to ensure work is delivered accurately, on time and to budget
- Take responsibility for billing, recoveries and workflow management
- Supervise, train and support junior team members
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm
Candidate Profile
- ACA or ACCA qualified (essential)
- Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified UK practice experience
- Strong experience within the agricultural / rural sector
- Knowledge of UK GAAP and agricultural accounting considerations
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident, professional and proactive approach
- Strong IT skills, including Excel and cloud-based accounting software
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing accountancy practice with ambitious growth plans
- Exposure to a wide and varied client base across multiple industries
- Clear opportunities to enhance technical, commercial and leadership skills
Location
- Winchester, Hampshire
- Easily commutable from Southampton, Eastleigh, Basingstoke and surrounding areas
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch Jack Wood on or
Accounts Manager - Winchester employer: Oscar Wood
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