Accounts Manager - Stamford

Location Stamford
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £Competitive, based on experience + Benefits
Contact email: jobs@recruitmeuk.com
Published: about 12 hours ago
Stamford - Competitive, based on experience + Benefits

About the Role

Our client is a respected and fast-growing accountancy practice serving clients throughout the East of England with offices across across Spalding, Wisbech, Market Deeping, Peterborough, and Stamford . They support businesses and private individuals with expert services in accountancy, tax compliance and planning, and business development.

They’re a progressive and people-focused firm, known for our supportive culture, flexible working approach, and strong commitment to career progression. They believe in empowering our people to thrive, with structured opportunities for growth and development across all levels of the firm.

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Manager to join our Stamford office. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and skilled individual to lead a dedicated team and manage a varied client portfolio, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

In this hands-on management role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a team of six staff at different stages in their development, providing support, guidance, and technical oversight. You’ll be the main point of contact for your clients, offering insight and advice, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality accounting services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team & Client Management

  • Manage and develop a team of six staff

  • Oversee a diverse portfolio of clients

  • Act as a key point of contact for client queries

  • Support team development and assist with technical queries

  • Participate in business development and networking activities

Systems & Workflow

  • Allocate work and ensure timely job completion

  • Prepare monthly fee projections and ensure billing accuracy

  • Promote use of cloud accounting software and provide support to clients and team members

Review & Compliance

  • Oversee bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and year-end accounts

  • Review VAT returns prior to client submission

  • Review accounts and ensure quality before partner sign-off

  • Review corporation tax returns

What We’re Looking For

  • ACA or ACCA qualified

  • Experience working in a UK accountancy practice

  • Strong technical and organisational skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities

  • Confident in using and advising on cloud-based accounting software

  • A team player who takes pride in delivering outstanding client service

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Staff commission structure

  • Staff benefits scheme

  • Regular social events

  • Involvement in charity fundraising projects

  • Substantial opportunities for career progression

  • Full study support for professional qualifications

  • Opportunities for secondment to other departments and offices

  • Inclusive and diverse working environment

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real impact in a supportive, collaborative firm that’s growing fast and building for the future. We’ll give you the tools and the platform to succeed, develop your leadership skills, and progress your career in accountancy.

Apply Now

If you’re a qualified, motivated accountant ready to take the next step into management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a progressive firm that values your talent and invests in your future.