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Sleek
Sleek
51 – 200 Employees
Skilled Worker Visa SponsorConsultingLegalLogistics
Sleek is a digital business services platform helping small and medium-sized enterprises manage essential administrative and compliance work online. Its services include company incorporation, accounting, payroll, corporate secretarial support, and business account setup. By bringing these processes together in one platform, Sleek helps businesses simplify operations and manage their ongoing obligations with clear, efficient digital workflows.
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Accounting Manager

Manage UK small business accounts, tax filings and client service at Sleek, while leading remote accounting teams and improving AI-enabled workflows.

GBUnited Kingdom
£50,000 – £55,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredAccounting Manager
Cloud

Description

  • Oversee a portfolio of around 300 UK small business clients, with growth to about 500 planned by 2027.
  • Manage year-end accounts, corporation tax and VAT returns, and confirmation statements from start to finish.
  • Review and approve team work while coaching team members.
  • Prepare management accounts and explain them to clients.
  • Follow up with clients when delays threaten deadlines and explain the consequences.
  • Keep client records and workflow data accurate.
  • Work with Product, Tech, Sales, Support and Onboarding teams to resolve issues.
  • Use AI tools in products and workflows and contribute to their development.
  • Meet statutory deadlines.
  • Meet or exceed the 97% client satisfaction target.
  • Reduce the number of review rounds required for team work.
  • Keep workflow data accurate enough to support business operations.

Requirements

  • Be a fully qualified member of ACCA, ICAEW (ACA) or ICAS (CA).
  • Have at least five years’ experience in UK accounting practice, including at least two years managing a portfolio of 150 or more SME clients.
  • Have expert knowledge of UK statutory accounts under FRS 102 and FRS 105 for private limited companies.
  • Have strong knowledge of corporation tax and VAT for private limited companies, including preparing and reviewing returns.
  • Have experience preparing management accounts and explaining them to business owners in plain language.
  • Have experience reviewing and managing a team’s work, including remote or offshore staff.
  • Be confident using Xero or a comparable cloud accounting package.
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Be based within reach of Leeds or Manchester as a preference; the role is remote and open across the UK.

Benefits

  • Work from home.
  • Flexible start times to accommodate family or other needs.
  • Work fully remotely from anywhere in the world for one month each year.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Eligibility for an employee share ownership plan for certain staff.
  • Internal and external training programmes.
  • Responsibility and autonomy.
  • A diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Work for a B Corp-certified employer.

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