Accounts Manager /Partner Designate – Chartered Accountants in Pembrokeshire Job at Milford Haven, Dyfed Full Time NEW

DCO is working with one of our clients to find a general practice Accounts Manager/Partner designate to join a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants and registered Auditors based in West Wales.

Our client is a registered training office for the ICAEW. Our client is a successful and growing practice which supports a diverse client base across a wide range of industries, delivering services including accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and management accounts, alongside more specialist advisory work. Whilst only recruiting for a director designate now, the growth of the firm is such that the practice anticipates increasing the number of Directors from 2 to 7 over the next few years.

The firm is looking for an experienced Manager (or Director designate) to join them with potential to become a Director in the future. There are very clear and realistic progression prospects on offer with this practice, as it’s part of a succession plan. You will initially join at Manager, or Senior Manager level with a clear plan in place based on your experience and aspirations. This is an appointment for an individual working in fulltime employment in the firm’s offices. This is an unusual and very exciting opportunity in West Wales. A suitable applicant may also have the opportunity to buy into the equity of the firm

As part of this position, you will work closely with the Directors and be responsible for your own personal portfolio and a small team. Your work will be focused on general practice accounts & tax services to a range of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, predominately focused on owner managed businesses with turnovers typically below £1m, but there will also be the exposure to larger businesses and to do audit work.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own client portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Oversee and reviewing production of company accounts, financial statements, corporation tax and personal tax work prepared by junior staff
• Remaining hands on across accounts and tax where required
• Acting as the main point of contact for your clients
• Identifying advisory opportunities and supporting client growth
• Mentoring, supervising and developing junior team members and assisting in the ongoing training requirements of the staff
• Building strong relationships across all teams and managers.
• Liaising regularly with clients to ensure and build strong and trusted relationships.
• Ensure timely and ensuring efficient delivery of the services.
• Working with the other directors to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Requirements

• Preferably qualified ACA/FCA.
• 9+ years experience within an accountancy practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts and tax returns.
• Experience of Sage, QuickBooks, & Xero.

Benefits

• £45,000- £60000 dependent on experience and background, negotiable.