Accounts Manager job with FLAT FEE RECRUITER |

<p>Could you be our next <strong>Accounts Manager</strong>? We are a friendly, long-established Burnley-based accountancy firm, searching for an experienced and driven individual to join our dynamic team of professionals.</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Accounts Manager</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 p/a</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Full Time, Permanent Role</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Must be ACA/ACCA Qualified</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Must Have at Least 5 Years’ General Practice Experience </strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Free On-site Parking, Pension, Medical Insurance & Gym Membership Benefits</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Kingsway, Burnley, BB11 1BJ</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and have a full UK driving licence</strong></p>
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<p>At MacMahon Leggate, we always put the client first. Providing a broad range of services for our loyal customers, we also offer business development and specialist tax services.</p>
<p>Our philosophy is to do our utmost to provide a friendly, professional client-focussed service. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations in an honest, thoughtful and pro-active manner. Our wide range of knowledge and services covers all industry sectors.</p>
<p>We have a fantastic opportunity for an <strong>Accounts Manager</strong> to join our dynamic, forward-thinking team.</p>
<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<p>You will be working with a range of SMEs from various industries and will be responsible for the following:</p>
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<li>Delivering the following to partner in a fit state for discussion with clients, free of technical error and with only major queries outstanding:
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<li>Limited company statutory and management accounts preparation</li>
<li>Corporation tax returns</li>
<li>Sole trader, partnership and rental accounts</li>
<li>VAT returns.</li>
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<li>Providing information for preparation of personal and partnership income tax returns.</li>
<li>Keeping up to date with technical developments to ensure excellent services for the client.</li>
<li>Taking responsibility for WIP control/billing.</li>
<li>Working effectively as part of a strong management team.</li>
<li>Acting as a major point of contact for client requests/needs and keeping clients informed of progress.</li>
<li>Acting as point of contact for third parties.</li>
<li>Provision of general tax advice to clients.</li>
<li>Developing, retaining and motivating junior members of staff.</li>
<li>Monitoring and improving our team’s work to ensure consistently high standards.</li>
<li>Other ad hoc duties in line with the role.</li>
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<p><strong>The Ideal Accounts Manager at MacMahon Leggate will have the following skills/qualifications:</strong></p>
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<li>You should be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent (preferably with 5 or more years’ experience in a general accountancy practice).</li>
<li>You should possess excellent organisational/communication skills.</li>
<li>You should be able to work independently to tight deadlines and be responsible for your own work (and that of the team).</li>
<li>You should have some experience of managing client assignments.</li>
<li>You should have good knowledge of FRS102A, dividend planning, income tax, VAT, capital allowances, CIS, employment tax and benefits.</li>
<li>You should be proficient at Microsoft Office.</li>
<li>You should have excellent knowledge of accounting software, e.g., Digita, Xero, Sage One, QuickBooks etc.</li>
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<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>
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<li>Competitive salary.</li>
<li>Company pension.</li>
<li>Work from home opportunities once you are more experienced in the role.</li>
<li>On-site parking.</li>
<li>On-site café.</li>
<li>Proximity to Burnley city centre.</li>
<li>Regular company events.</li>
<li>Free tea and coffee.</li>
<li>Medical and dental insurance cover.</li>
<li>Gym membership.</li>
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<p><a name="_Hlk72137820" rel="no-follow"><strong>How to apply for the Accounts Manager role:</strong></a></p>
<p>If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and <strong>check your inbox for an email providing more information</strong> on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.</p>
<p><strong>You must be eligible to work in the UK.</strong></p>
<p>Other suitable skills and experience includes: Accountancy Manager, Finance Manager, Head of Accounts, Head of Finance, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Financial Accounting Manager.</p>
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