Accounting Manager at 1st Formations

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Tax, IFRS, VAT, Client Engagement, Problem Solving, Technical Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Team Mentoring, Quality Control, Regulatory Changes, SME Clients, Bookkeeping, Outsourcing, Customer Focus

Industry

Legal Services

Description

Who we are We’re a dynamic and rapidly growing Corporate Services Group, led by a passionate founder and CEO. With a thriving customer base of over 500,000 and consistent year-on-year growth of 20%, we're transforming the business services space. From company formation and legal support to accountancy services and virtual offices, we offer everything businesses need to start, grow, and succeed. Profitable, innovative, and relentlessly customer-focused, we're on a mission to redefine how modern businesses are supported — and we’re looking for driven individuals to grow with us. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager who has a minimum of 4-6 years post-qualification experience in a small to medium-sized accountancy practice. 🎯 What You’ll Own & Lead: Resolving and completing difficult account production work Maintain effective working relationships with outsourcing partners Perform quality control reviews of work produced by outsourcing partners, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards Handling complicated client queries Provide technical tax and accounting advice to SME clients Develop and maintain a knowledge bank of frequently asked client queries with standardised answers to support team efficiency and consistency Helping in training and mentoring junior team members Ongoing monitor of regulatory changes and align business 📚 What You Bring to the Table 4-6 years post-qualification experience in an accountancy practice (ACCA or equivalent) Excellent technical knowledge of personal tax, IFRS 102 & 105 accounting standards and VAT Strong IT skills - good working knowledge of TaxCalc, QuickBooks and additional bookkeeping tools Worked with a diverse portfolio of SME clients Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective client engagement Proven track record in building and maintaining long-term client relationships Strong proactive and problem-solving capabilities 🌍 Who You’ll Be Working With You’ll be surrounded by passionate, talented changemakers with big ambitions—not just for our business but for our world. Our teams are based remotely and on-site in London and Glasgow, and you’ll be the critical cultural connector between them all. We're a company striving for best-in-class service through empathy, integrity, and innovation—and we want you to be the voice and leader who helps us get there. Equal Opportunities 1st Formations is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, criminal history, disability, or gender identity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will resolve complex account production work and maintain effective relationships with outsourcing partners. They will also provide technical tax and accounting advice to SME clients and help train junior team members.