Manager

Are you an experienced Accountant with strong leadership skills?

Hays are recruiting for a firm of accountants in King's Lynn, who are seeking a Manager for their highly successful team. As a Manager, you will be a role model, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture while building strong working relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues. Your primary focus will be leading and reviewing financial work, ensuring compliance and accuracy, and supporting junior team members in their development.You will manage a portfolio of clients, gaining deep insight into their business needs and providing tailored financial solutions. Whether it's accounting, tax compliance, audit planning, or strategic business advice, you will play a key role in delivering results that help clients thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting, Tax & Audit

• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax computations in line with legal requirements.
• Oversee statement of accounts preparation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support junior employees, offering guidance to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with partners in planning and executing audit engagements, ensuring integrity in reporting.
• Identify and report control deficiencies, ensuring best practices are followed.

Resource Management & Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide junior staff, identifying training opportunities and fostering professional growth.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide meaningful feedback.
• Manage personal and team resources effectively to meet project goals.

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expanding the client base.
• Provides expert advisory services, including financial strategy, investment evaluation, and tax planning.
• Address client cybersecurity and financial risks, helping them safeguard their assets.
• Build strong client relationships, negotiating solutions and effectively documenting client engagements.

What our client is looking for

• A qualified accountant
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial insights and business advisory.
• Knowledge of audit processes, tax regulations, and risk management.

Why Join Us?

• Career progression opportunities, including potential support for Chartered Taxation Accountant (CTA) qualification.
• A collaborative and professional environment, where your expertise makes a difference.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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