Location
Loughton
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
13/04/2026
Closing date
13/05/2026
Accounts Manager +ndash; Top 80 Firm +ndash; Loughton, Essex
Are you an Accounts Manager looking to join a well-established, growing firm more local to home? Are you seeking a progressive role that has the potential for Partnership long-term?
Our client is a well-established, Top 80 firm based on the outskirts of East London. They work with a wide range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, limited liability partnerships, entrepreneurs, owner-managed and family businesses. With annual turnover ranging from a few thousand pounds to more +pound;250 million, limited companies, PLCs, charities and not-for-profit organisations, educational organisations, high net worth individuals, non-UK domiciles.
Accounts Manager responsibilities include:
Planning jobs and liaising with the client to consider both their needs and the key areas relating to the assignment
Preparing the budget and timing and sign off with the client ensuring these are adhered to
Managing the assignment lifecycle as it proceeds, delegating and reviewing work of staff to ensure that standards are met
Business Development
Providing timely feedback to partners on issues identified with clients and producing a high-quality complete file with minimal review points
Identifying additional potential business revenue for the Firm and explore these with the client
As an Accounts Manager, you will be/have:
ACA or ACCA Qualified
Extensive experience of statutory accounts and management accounts within a Mid-Tier Practice is essential
Strong VAT knowledge
Experienced in managing a portfolio of accounts clients
Demonstrate the ability to manage and develop a team of staff
A car and a clean driving licence
In return, as an Accounts Manager, you will receive:
Hybrid working
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
+pound;400 annual welling allowance
If you are seeking Accounts Manager jobs in Essex or London, contact Austin Rose, the Public Practice Recruitment Specialists.