Job Description

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

• Client Management by taking ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients;
• Processing, reviewing and advising upon a varied caseload to include statutory accounts preparation;
• Personal and corporate tax compliance;
• Bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting;
• Tax planning and business advisory work;
• Preparing year-end accounts;
• Preparing Corporation Tax computations;
• Ad hoc special assignment work/projects;
• Working closely with the partners;
• Assisting and training junior members of the team;
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships;
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our services according to customer needs and objectives.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Detailed requirements for technical knowledge, skills and abilities for this position are outlined in the person specification. The jobholder will have a track record of proven experience in the above key accountabilities, specifically within a high volume and fast paced environment.

Desirable:

• Solid understanding of the relationship of internal controls and business processes with financial statements and financial statement assertions;
• Good working knowledge of general ledger, fixed assets and accounts payable systems;
• Experienced at implementing change to maximise efficiency in processes, results, and team structure.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ACCA / ACA Qualified or Finalist with strong experience; Has shown evidence of own career and professional development; Extensive experience working in a large accounting function; Experience working as a line manager / supervisor within a busy and effective finance department; Proven track record of experience in supervising, leading and coaching a team; Working knowledge of VAT and its application; Excellent systems experience including proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Intermediate level such as pivot tables and v look ups), Word, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated mathematical and analytical knowledge and the ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem