Why this role?
- Working as part of a tech-enabled business critical services group providing audit and accounting, tax, payroll and HR, outsourcing and advisory solutions globally
- The company pride themselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity, keeping relationships personal and looking after their people
- You will benefit from perks such as private health and dental care, hybrid, agile and family friendly working practices and ongoing personalized coaching and mentoring programmes
How will you fit?
In order to take on this role, you will:
- Have a relevant professional qualification (ICAS/ACCA or equivalent)
- Have previous experience of working in a similar role
- Be required to have a good working knowledge of clients accounting systems such as Xero
- Have experience of handling a client portfolio
- Have experience of supervising staff
- Have experience of technical compliance and advisory work
- Have experience in utilising technology, cloud accounting software and implementing client-driven solutions
You’ll add value to the team by:
- Managing and supporting the team in all aspects of a client portfolio working alongside the client engagement team ensuring all client deadlines and demands are met
- Taking ownership of client portfolio, which may include year end and management accounts, budgets, and forecasts for selected clients
- Managing and developing relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided and identifying opportunities to support clients
- Taking ownership and responsibility for delivery of all aspects of client accounting work from start to finish, on budget, liaising with other departments to agree timescales and plan performance of work and act to ensure delivery by all agreed deadlines
- Performing accounting work as may be required, particularly work of an advanced technical nature, oversee the finalisation of all accounts, produce detailed reports, and ensure all client queries are answered on a timely basis
- Taking responsibility for the delivery of specialist advisory and project work to a high technical standard, writing in a clear concise manner, providing alternative options, and concluding on recommendations
- Maintaining and developing technical knowledge, undertaking research of new legislation, identifying opportunities for clients, and advising accordingly
- Liaising with external advisors (e.g., lawyers or bankers) as appropriate to deliver advice, with limited guidance
- Coaching all members of the team and develop their technical knowledge, ensuring work is delegated to the appropriate level to aid development of the team
- Being a vital part the management team, involved with the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring financial and utilisation targets and deadlines are met and assist with delivering the strategic objectives of the department and wider firm
- Demonstrating working knowledge of GAAP and Accounting standards – in particular FRS 102 1A
So what next?
We value your experience as a candidate and understand that considering a new role can be daunting, therefore we are offering first stage informal and confidential chats where you can find out more about the role and your suitability.
To find out more, contact Caitlin Farquharson or to apply, click on the button below.