Accounts Manager

Accounts Manager - Independent Accounting Firm Harrow £50,000 - £65,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting an independent growing accountancy firm in Harrow in their search for an Accounts Manager to join their Business Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice professional to take ownership of a significant client portfolio (c. £600k) while working closely with senior leadership. The role offers a blend of client management, technical delivery, and team oversight within a collaborative and progressive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering accounts, tax, and advisory services
• Review statutory accounts (FRS102/FRS105) and management accounts
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and support on advisory matters
• Review bookkeeping and VAT work prepared by junior and offshore teams
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate both UK and offshore staff
• Lead client onboarding across cloud accounting systems (Xero, Sage, IRIS)
• Manage WIP, billing, and workflow to ensure deadlines are met
• Build strong client relationships and provide commercial insight

Key Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified (non-negotiable)
• Minimum 4-6+ years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Proven experience managing a large client portfolio with high turnovers
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, IRIS, CCH)
• Experience reviewing work and managing teams (including offshore exposure beneficial)
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid & flexible working
• Strong training and career development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and influence growth

Interested? If this sounds like the next step in your career, get in touch with Demetria Petropoulos to find out more - / Know someone perfect for this role? We offer a £150 retail voucher for every successful referral we place - so if you refer a friend or colleague who's hired through Butler Rose, you'll be rewarded!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.