Job Description
Accounts Manager
It’s not all about the numbers!
Traditionally accountancy has been all about numbers and commercial considerations; but not here at Haines Watts. We really strive to build lasting, valued relationships and to make a tangible and meaningful impact. It is our clients’ success that drives us and we are proactively committed to helping our clients and colleagues achieve their business and life goals in a passionate and authentic way, as these are the key traits that underpin everything we do.
At the heart of our firm is our colleagues, which is why team engagement has become more important than ever before. We have achieved 1-Star recognition from Best Companies for this and we are also one of the Top 10 best accountancy firms to work for in the UK, investing heavily in colleague wellbeing and mindfulness. As the face of the workplace has shifted since the pandemic, we have adapted and challenged what the working environment looks like for our teams, creating an environment fit for the future.
We’re committed to improving diversity and inclusion, not just in terms of background but also in terms of diversity of thought and skills. We are curious about how we can help shape the future of accountancy and advisory for the next generation which is why we decided to become a National Sponsor of the Reach Next Generation Summit, aligning our values with action.
What is the role?
As an Accounts Manager working within our flagship Esher office, you will be assisting the Partners and Associate Partners with reviewing and finalising accounts preparation, management accounts and VAT returns, and being a key client contact, building a strong relationship. You will also provide training and support to junior members of the team.
What you will need to be;
As well as the above you will be ACA/ACCA qualified and have experience of; completing private company financial statements, handling a portfolio of clients, and managing and delegating work to juniors, as well as possessing an understanding of corporation tax, VAT and personal tax at a compliance level.
The Haines Watts Way:
Our collective aspirations are simple:
What you get back from us;
If you are an authentic , passionate Accounts Manager who values relationships and wants to secure a role within a unique top 15 accountancy firm who offer great career prospects; we want to hear from you – find out more about Haines Watts at https://www.hwca.com/
We do not pay agency fees where speculative and unsolicited CV’s are submitted to Haines Watts by any means. For any CV’s that are submitted without instruction from Haines Watts reserves the right to contact and work directly with these candidates without payment of agency fees.