Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your experience and skills towards achieving promotion in the future, and key duties include:

• Managing and developing a portfolio of clients including budgeting and billing, and attending a number of prospect meetings
• Providing advice to clients on various matters from changes in accounting/payroll legislation to systems-related projects
• Managing statutory accounts preparation assignments, and finalizing accounts with Partners 
• Preparation of Corporate Tax Returns in conjunction with accounts for FRS 105 clients.
• Finalizing accounts under the overall control of the Senior Manager and Partners.
• Assisting with business development activities to attract new clients
• Liaising with other managers to ensure all client work is completed accurately, within budget and on time
• Dealing with client questions, concerns and monitoring profitability of each assignment
• Managing a team of junior staff to deliver Accountancy services to clients 
• Working with Xero and QuickBooks Online, advising cloud-based clients as required
• Agreeing fees for Account/Tax/Value Added Work (e.g. HMRC enquiries) with clients and arranging collection of fees
• Implementing Client Relationship Strategies and client referral Strategies

On offer is a salary up to £55,000 + excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension (with 5% employer contribution), healthcare scheme and income protection.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be considered for the role you should be seeking a firm where wider responsibilities, personal ownership and a broader client base will be made available to you, and knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and computerized accounting packages (eg QuickBooks and Xero Online) would be a distinct advantage. With experience in client portfolio management, preparing full accounts, tax computations etc. you should be able to meet client and HMRC deadlines, work within a fast-paced environment and manage a close-knit team. You should ideally be a Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant.