Accounts Manager

We are recruiting an Accounts Manager to join our client in Lincoln on a Permanent basis, working full-time from their office. Are you working in an Accounts Practice firm and seeking progression to work with a professional and dedicated small business? This is very much a hands-on role where youll oversee the progress and quality of work of colleagues and dealing with any challenges that arise. The role is very diverse and youll work with a wide range of accountancy functions, from VAT/Personal tax returns right up to being an advisory point of contact for clients. Day-to-day, you will be: Managing the automated VAT & Bookkeeping process, ensuring legal and company deadlines are being met at all times and overseeing team members working in this function Acting as a point of advice for clients, working with integrity and empathy at all times and with a high degree of accuracy Preparing and submitting Personal Tax / Self Assessment / Sole Trader returns Providing training and guidance to junior staff using own knowledge To be the right person for the role, you will have: A positive and approachable attitude with a down-to-earth nature Excellent communication skills to be able to work with colleagues and clients of all levels Customer Service at the heart of everything you do! Excellent organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changes in systems/software and regulations Strong IT skills and competent in working with different software Qualifications & Experience: AAT, ATT or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience Minimum of 3 years practice experience in Bookkeeping, VAT, Self Assessment & Sole Trader accounts VAT process experience ideally, or solid organisational skills and an ability to learn Knowledge of UK VAT regulations / compliance Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel) skills and accounts software, such as Xero, QuickBooks and Dext Confidence over the phone and face-to-face The offer: 28-35k salary depending on experience Smart Pension scheme 22 days holiday plus bank holidays Training & Development 24/7 employee assistance If interested please call Cameron Ford on a confidential basis on 01522 848333 to discuss your interest or apply with your CV to us. Reflect Recruitment Group is operating as Employment Agency under the Employment Agencies Act 1973. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-01