Job Description
Bennett & Game Recruitment is delighted to partner with a well-established accountancy practice in Birmingham, seeking an Accounting Services Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of approximately £50,000, flexible working hours, a hybrid work arrangement, and a generous benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.\n\nReporting directly to the partners, this role will take full responsibility for department operations, managing two assistant managers and ensuring the team runs efficiently. This role offers significant support and career growth.\n\nAccounting Services Manager Job Overview\n\nLead and manage a diverse team, including senior staff, junior staff, and apprentices.\nWork with Assistant Managers to ensure smooth accounting operations.\nSupport team members' professional growth.\nPrepare and review financial statements and reports.\nEnsure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.\nAssist clients with accounting software setup and general issues.\nOversee accurate VAT return preparation and timely submission.\nCollaborate with other teams for accurate financial reporting.\nAnalyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations.\nImprove processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.\nAssist with tax preparation and regulatory reporting.\nSupport Accounting Services Partners in financial planning and decision-making.\nContribute to special projects as needed.
\n\nAccounting Services Manager Job Requirements\n\nICAEW or ACCA full qualification.\nPrevious experience in leading and managing accounting teams\nStrong technical accounting expertise with the ability to apply accounting principles in reviewing complex financial reports for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to regulatory standards.\nProficient in various accounting software's and MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a team. \n\nAccounting Services Manager Salary & Benefits\n\nSalary: £50,000\n25 days + bank holidays (can purchase an additional 5 days)\n5 hours per day, Core hours between 10-4pm\nHybrid working\nCompany pension scheme\nCompany health cash plan\nFree on-site parking\nFully funded professional qualifications and CPD courses\nAccess to a staff benefits platform, offering health and wellbeing support plus exclusive retail discounts.\nSupportive team environment that values professional growth and career progression.\nA dedicated wellbeing team, providing support, initiatives, and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance. \n\nBennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.\n\nBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for