Accounting Manager at 1st Formations overseeing high-quality accounting and tax services. Leading complex accounts work and managing offshore teams while supporting junior colleagues.
Responsibilities
Review and sign off accounts, tax returns, and VAT prepared by an outsourced delivery team
Ensure technical accuracy and compliance under IFRS 102 and 105
Respond to and resolve complex technical queries and client questions
Manage a client portfolio of SMEs and startup founders with care and professionalism
Provide practical advice around corporation tax, personal tax, dividend strategies, and VAT
Guide and mentor junior accountants, supporting their development and learning
Help maintain a centralised knowledge base of client FAQs and standardised responses
Keep up to date with new accounting legislation and regulatory developments
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and outsourced teams
Use cloud-based tools (QuickBooks, TaxCalc, etc.) to support workflow and insight
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or equivalent)
Experience in a UK-based accounting practice
4–8 years' post-qualification experience
Strong grounding in corporate and personal tax, VAT, and IFRS 102/105
Excellent review-level skills and attention to detail
Confident supervising and reviewing work done by outsourcing partners, ensuring consistency and quality
Hands-on experience with accounting software such as TaxCalc, QuickBooks, Xero, Dext, or similar
Excellent communication skills and a proactive, client-friendly attitude
Experience managing (formally or informally) junior team members or trainees
Adaptable, commercially aware, and open to using tech to improve workflows
Benefits
Hybrid working model
Real opportunities for progression as the business scales
The chance to influence both customer experience and product development
A culture that values ownership, impact, and continuous learning
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