Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager

Accounts Manager / Assistant Manager
Southsea, Portsmouth
£55,000 - £57,000

We are now supporting an established Portsmouth based accountancy practice that is looking for a manager or assistant manager to join their outsourcing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join and help shape a growing team in one of most exciting and varied roles in accountancy.

Key responsibilities will include:
* Providing leadership to the team as part of the manager group, supported by, and reporting to, the service line head and the wider partner group.
* Managing a portfolio of clients, including planning, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior colleagues.
* Management reporting, analysis and interpretation against key performance indicators, discussing these with clients to assist them in operational and strategic decision making.
* Working with clients on projects and short-term engagements, including designing and implementing Xero-based finance systems.
* Working with the team to develop innovative solutions and deliver excellent client service.

Personal Skills:
* ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, or is very nearly qualified or with equivalent experience.
* Comfortable with cloud-technology (Xero, Dext, Fathom, etc) you will seek to proactively use automation and technology to find solutions and to help design and implement financial systems.
* Relevant experience in a similar role in a practice environment and is looking to take the next step in their progression.
* The ability to advise on and implement Xero-based financial systems and apps, processes and controls.
* A positive, proactive, and collaborative approach to problem solving.
* Good verbal and written communication skills in what will be a client facing role.
* The ability to manage their own time and work to tight deadlines

If you are interested in this role, do apply or reach out to Melissa Mallison /

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.