Accounts Team Manager

ALF Recruit is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established, independent accountancy practice near Bury to recruit an Accounts Team Manager into a key leadership role within the firm.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice professional who's ready to lead. You'll take ownership of a portfolio and a team, playing a central role in the day-to-day running of the accounts function while helping to develop the people around you. It's a firm that genuinely looks after its staff and the working pattern reflects that.

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• £50,000 £60,000 depending on experience
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• One day a week working from home
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• Early finish on Fridays
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• A genuine leadership role with real ownership and progression
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• A supportive, people-first culture within an established independent practice
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This is a firm that's built its reputation on quality and long-term relationships with clients and staff alike. As they continue to grow, they're looking for a manager who can bring structure, leadership and technical strength to the accounts team, while keeping the personal, client-focused feel that sets them apart. You'll have the autonomy to run things properly, the backing of the partners, and the flexibility to enjoy a genuine work-life balance.

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• Managing and developing a team, overseeing workflow and quality
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• Owning a portfolio of clients and acting as their key point of contact
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• Reviewing accounts, and overseeing the delivery of accounts, VAT and management information
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• Supporting, mentoring and developing junior members of the team
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• Working closely with the partners on the running of the practice
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• A qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA), though a strong qualified-by-experience candidate will always be considered
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• Solid practice experience, with the confidence to lead a team
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• Strong technical grounding across accounts, VAT and general compliance
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• A natural people-manager who enjoys developing others
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• Someone who values being part of a close-knit, independent firm rather than a corporate machine
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If you're a practice professional ready to step into a leadership role with a firm that genuinely values its people, this is one worth a conversation.

Apply directly or get in touch with the team at ALF Recruit for a private and confidential discussion.

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