Accounts Manager Do you want to work within and new and exciting fast growing business services organisation where you can make a real difference and career opportunities are endless? If so please read on. Our client is small but growing firm of Chartered Accountants based outside of Birmingham City Centre, who are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial experienced accountant who is keen to join a small but fast growing team. Key Responsibilities Delivering outstanding customer service Assisting the Director with business development. Putting forward marketing ideas and seeing them through to delivery Building your professional network and seeking out new clients Meeting new prospective clients Be active in the production of client proposals Manage a portfolio of clients while being supported by the Director Providing proactive Tax and Accounting advice to your clients Conducting regular meetings with clients, providing insight and analysis to clients on all business matters Advising clients of their VAT liabilities and payment dates To prepare budgets for assignments at planning stage and update for actual, with explanations of variances arising Support clients in their cashflow and business plan development and monitoring needs Presenting statutory year end accounts and tax returns to the Director and explaining the tax position Conducting financial Health checks for clients prior to Year End Team management Reviewing work done by junior members of the team, including technical accounting questions Review of Year End Accounts and Personal Tax Returns prepared by the team Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns using Xero Oversee the monthly payroll for clients Discussing broader client business issues and how to manage them Have an overall responsibility for the management of WIP on your client portfolio The successful Accounts Manager will be ACA/ACCA/CTA qualified with a few years post qualified experienced. You will have experience in managing the preparation of accounts for unincorporated/incorporated businesses with good knowledge of the statutory and technical aspects. You will also have an excellent knowledge of corporation tax, income tax and VAT and the impact on accounts and the client's overall affairs. Exposure to property clients would be useful. Our client is keen for ambitious individuals who want to take on responsibility and progress upwards within the firm as they continue on their exciting growth plan. You will possess excellent communication and organisation skills and display a positive and motivated outlook. This is genuinely a unique opportunity to propel your accounting career forward with a new and exciting business. My client is actively recruiting now so please do send your CV if interested.