Job Description

The successful Accountant will be responsible for:

• Manage a client portfolio including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and individuals.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of client's service delivery including preparation of year-end accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT etc and value-added services assignments.
• Act as the main point of contact within the firm for clients, keeping them informed of progress in relation to all aspects of service delivery and maintaining regular contact with them.
• Review work completed by junior team members and resolving all issues prior to Partner review.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and set deadlines.
• Reporting directly to a Partner.
• Working and liaising with other members in the Business Services team and colleagues in other departments as necessary to provide high-quality client service.
• Develop, retain and motivate junior members of staff and assist in the management of the overall Business Services team on a day-to-day basis.
• Knowledgeable of the firm's services and able to cross-sell those services into the client base.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience in a practice environment as an Accountant The ability to multitask in a fast paced environment Commercial thinking Competent in preparing accounts in a practice environment Experience with accounting software An interest in the Accountancy industry