Accounts Preparation Manager

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading UK accountancy and advisory practice with a strong national presence and an international network spanning more than 150 countries. The firm is recognised for its expertise in audit, accountancy, tax and advisory services, and is particularly well-known for supporting complex, fast-moving organisations across a range of specialist sectors.The firm's ethos centres on simplifying complexity, understanding clients deeply, and helping them achieve their ambitions through high-quality, commercially focused advice.
Your new role
As Accounts Preparation Manager, you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality statutory accounts and managing a diverse client portfolio. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client relationships from planning through to completion, including resolving queries and ensuring smooth delivery
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and trust accounts
• Providing clear, practical technical advice to clients
• Overseeing year-end and compliance work to ensure timely completion
• Training, supervising and appraising junior team members
• Leading training programmes for new joiners and supporting their development in systems and procedures
• Developing and enhancing accounts preparation processes, including procedure packs and electronic workpaper
• Supporting continuous improvement and quality initiatives across the division, this role offers excellent exposure to complex clients, technical development and clear progression opportunities.
  What you'll need to succeed
• ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Strong background in accounts preparation
• Detailed working knowledge of IFRS and FRS 102
• Experience with Pro-Audit, Caseware and CCH
• Strong consolidation accounting skills
• Proven ability to manage a varied client portfolio