Job Description

This is a full-time, permanent role.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage clients’ accounts, tax and value-added services assignments, to include monitoring progress against budget and established timeframe, review of work completed by junior team members and resolving all issues prior to Partner review;
• Assist in the management of the overall team on a day to day basis;
• Manage a portfolio of clients including client take-on procedures to include the preparation of accounts and tax returns for companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals;
• Act as a major point of contact within the firm for client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided and maintaining regular contact with clients;
• Provision of general tax advice to clients;
• Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff (includes ensuring job appraisal documentation is completed within deadlines and ensuring appropriate objectives and development plans are in place for appraisees)
• Work as part of the management team on issues such as resources planning, staff retention, improving our tools and processes and efficiency gains
• Keep up to date with all technical developments to ensure continued excellent services with the client

What will you get in return?

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Own Portfolio of varied and interesting clients
• A fun and supportive working environment
• Extensive benefits package
• Management title and a team to manage
• On site parking

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ACCA/ACA qualified would be ideal although suitable experience qualified by experience would be seriously considered Strong IRIS, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks experience A proven track record in this kind of role Good commercial acumen Excellent time management and priority setting An understanding of the pressures and importance of effective portfolio management Ability to communicate well with clients and understand their requirements