£50000 - £70000 Per year
Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Managing all aspects of their allocated client portfolio including planning, the execution of the work, drafting of correspondence and billing.
- The work will include the requisite elements of the work from start to completion on accounting, tax, trusts and audit.
- Planning work and allocating appropriate resources to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner and to a high standard reviewing work and giving feedback to junior staff.
- Acting as the main point of contact for the clients in the portfolio and corresponding with them in the most appropriate way.
- Dealing with the HMRC, investment managers, lawyers and other third parties.
- Assisting with other ad hoc assignments in relation to the financial affairs of clients.
- Assisting with marketing the firm and attending networking events with co-professionals, as appropriate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- ACA/ACCA qualified and a good academic record
- A strong general accountancy background, including personal tax.
- Effective client handling/service skills
- Confidence in dealing with the HMRC, bankers and investment managers.
- Able to take responsibility and 'own' assignments and use initiative and flair
- Experienced in coaching and delegating to staff and able to organize and review the work of junior staff,
- Strong communication skills so that you are able to deal with clients verbally or in writing.
- Flexible working attitude.
- Must be able to work on a number of clients' affairs at the same time.
- Organized and methodical approach
- Good IT skills - including proficient use of Excel and Word
Reference no: 109665