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Accounting Manager
A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants based in Ripon is looking to recruit an Accounts Manager to join its team. This is a broad and varied role offering the opportunity to manage your own portfolio while working closely with a wide range of high-quality limited company clients.
This position is ideal for a practice-trained accountant who enjoys client interaction, autonomy, and variety, and is looking to develop as a well-rounded general practitioner.
The Role
As an Accounts Manager, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients and play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of limited company clients
- Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships
- Supporting and managing junior staff members
- Providing day-to-day business advice to clients
- Ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard
About You
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
- Strong background in practice with accounts preparation experience
- Comfortable managing client relationships directly
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
- Keen to develop as a general practitioner across a varied client base
- Proactive, organised, and client-focused
What’s on Offer
- Flexible working options including hybrid, full-time, part-time, or flexible hours
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- A varied and interesting client portfolio
- Clear career progression opportunities
Whether you’re looking to settle into a long-term Manager role or have ambitions to progress to Director level in the future, the firm is open to supporting your career goals.
If you’re looking for a role that offers autonomy, flexibility, and genuine career progression within a respected local firm, we’d love to hear from you.
IPS Finance has 45 years experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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